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Psalms 122

Psalms 122:1. A Song of the Ascents, by David. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, `To the house of Jehovah we go.'

Psalms 122:2 Our feet have been standing in thy gates, O Jerusalem!

Psalms 122:3 Jerusalem--the builded one--[Is] as a city that is joined to itself together.

Psalms 122:4 For thither have tribes gone up, Tribes of Jah, companies of Israel, To give thanks to the name of Jehovah.

Psalms 122:5 For there have sat thrones of judgment, Thrones of the house of David.

Psalms 122:6. Ask ye the peace of Jerusalem, At rest are those loving thee.

Psalms 122:7 Peace is in thy bulwark, rest in thy high places,

Psalms 122:8 For the sake of my brethren and my companions, Let me speak, I pray thee, `Peace [be] in thee.'

Psalms 122:9 For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God, I seek good for thee!