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Psalms 122

A Prayer for Jerusalem

A song of ascents. Of David.

1I rejoiced with those who said to me,

“Let’s go to the house of the Lord.” 

2Our feet were standing

within your gates, Jerusalem  —

3Jerusalem, built as a city should be,

solidly united, 

4where the tribes, the Lord’s tribes, go up

to give thanks to the name of the Lord

(This is an ordinance for Israel. )

5There, thrones for judgment are placed,

thrones of the house of David. 

6Pray for the well-being  of Jerusalem:

“May those who love you be secure; 

7may there be peace within your walls,

security within your fortresses.” 

8Because of my brothers and friends,

I will say, “May peace be in you.” ,

9Because of the house of the Lord our God,

I will pursue your prosperity.