Psalms 122

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

A song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. I was so happy when they said to me, “Let's go the house of the Lord.”

2 Our feet are standing within thy gates, O Jerusalem;

Now we're standing inside your gates, Jerusalem!

3 Jerusalem, that art builded as a city that is compact together:

Jerusalem is built as a city where people can be together.

4 Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the LORD [for] a testimony unto Israel, to give thanks into the name of the LORD.

All the tribes—the tribes of the Lord—go up there, following the command given to Israel to give thanks to the Lord.

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

This is where the thrones are placed, where judgment is given, the thrones of the house of David.

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

Pray that Jerusalem may be at peace. May everyone who loves Jerusalem be kept safe.

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

May there be peace within your walls, and safety within your fortresses.

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

On behalf of my family and friends, I will now say, “May you be at peace.”

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

On behalf of the house of the Lord our God, I pray that everything goes well for you.