Psalms 122:1-7

¹A song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. I was so happy when they said to me, “Let's go the house of the Lord.”

²Now we're standing inside your gates, Jerusalem!

³Jerusalem is built as a city where people can be together.

⁴All the tribes—the tribes of the Lord—go up there, following the command given to Israel to give thanks to the Lord.

⁵This is where the thrones are placed, where judgment is given, the thrones of the house of David.

⁶Pray that Jerusalem may be at peace. May everyone who loves Jerusalem be kept safe.

⁷May there be peace within your walls, and safety within your fortresses.