Psalms 122:1
A Song of the Ascents, by David. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, `To the house of Jehovah we go.'
Psalms 122:2
Our feet have been standing in thy gates, O Jerusalem!
Psalms 122:3
Jerusalem--the builded one-- Is as a city that is joined to itself together.
Psalms 122:4
For thither have tribes gone up, Tribes of Jah, companies of Israel, To give thanks to the name of Jehovah.
Psalms 122:5
For there have sat thrones of judgment, Thrones of the house of David.
Psalms 122:6
Ask ye the peace of Jerusalem, At rest are those loving thee.
Psalms 122:7
Peace is in thy bulwark, rest in thy high places,
Psalms 122:8
For the sake of my brethren and my companions, Let me speak, I pray thee, `Peace be in thee.'
Psalms 122:9
For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God, I seek good for thee!