Psalms 122:2-9 ▼

2 Our feet were standing within your gates, Jerusalem —

3 Jerusalem, built as a city should be, solidly united,

4 where the tribes, the LORD’s tribes, go up to give thanks to the name of the LORD. (This is an ordinance for Israel. )

5 There, thrones for judgment are placed, thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the well-being of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure;

7 may there be peace within your walls, security within your fortresses.”

8 Because of my brothers and friends, I will say, “May peace be in you.”

9 Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will pursue your prosperity.