Psalms 122

1 A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. I rejoiced, when they sayd to me, We wil go into the house of the Lord.

A Song of Ascents. David’s. I was glad, when they were saying unto me, Unto the house of Yahweh, let us go!

2 Our feete shall stand in thy gates, O Ierusalem.

Standing are our feet, within thy gates, O Jerusalem!

3 Ierusalem is builded as a citie, that is compact together in it selfe:

Jerusalem! that hath been builded, A true city, all joined together as one:

4 Whereunto the Tribes, euen the Tribes of the Lord go vp according to the testimonie to Israel, to prayse the Name of the Lord.

Whither have come up the tribes, The tribes of Yah, A testimony to Israel, To give thanks unto the Name of Yahweh:

5 For there are thrones set for iudgement, euen the thrones of the house of Dauid.

For there are set—Thrones for justice, Thrones for the house David.

6 Pray for the peace of Ierusalem: let them prosper that loue thee.

Ask ye for the peace of Jerusalem, They shall prosper, who love thee!

7 Peace be within thy walles, and prosperitie within thy palaces.

Peace be within thy walls, prosperity within thy palaces:

8 For my brethren and neighbours sakes I will wish thee now prosperitie.

For the sake of my brethren and friends, Oh, might I speak [saying], Peace be within thee!

9 Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will procure thy wealth.

For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, will I seek blessing for thee.