Psalm 122

Contemporary English Version

(A song by David for worship.)

A Song of Praise

¹It made me glad when they said,
“Let's go to the house
of the Lord!”
²Jerusalem, we are standing
inside your gates.

³Jerusalem, what a strong
    and beautiful city you are!
⁴Every tribe of the Lord
obeys him and comes to you
    to praise his name.
⁵David's royal throne is here
    where justice rules.

⁶Jerusalem, we pray
    that you will have peace,
and that all will go well
    for those who love you.
⁷May there be peace
inside your city walls
    and in your palaces.
⁸Because of my friends
and my relatives,
    I will pray for peace.
⁹And because of the house
of the Lord our God,
    I will work for your good.