Psalms 122

₁It made me glad

to hear them say,

“Let's go to the house

of the LORD!”

₂Jerusalem, we are standing

inside your gates.

₃Jerusalem, what a strong

and beautiful city you are!

₄Every tribe of the LORD

obeys him and comes to you

to praise his name.

₅David's royal throne is here

where justice rules.

₆Jerusalem, we pray

that you will have peace,

and that all will go well

for those who love you.

₇May there be peace

inside your city walls

and in your palaces.

₈Because of my friends

and my relatives,

I will pray for peace.

₉And because of the house

of the LORD our God,

I will work for your good.