Psalms 122

1 A Song of Ascents; of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.

I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to Adonai’s house!”

2 Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem,

Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem [City of peace];

3 Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together;

Jerusalem [City of peace], that is built as a city that is compact together;

4 Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of Jehovah, [For] an ordinance for Israel, To give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.

where the tribes go up, even Yah’s tribes, according to a testimony for Israel [God prevails], yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai’s name.

5 For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of David [Beloved]’s house.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem [City of peace]. Those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· you will prosper.

7 Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.

Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.

8 For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes, I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

9 For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good.

For the sake of the house of Yahweh Eloheikhem [Yahweh our God], I will seek your good.