122:1   (A song by David for worship.) It made me glad to hear them say, "Let's go to the house of the LORD!"

122:2   Jerusalem, we are standing inside your gates.

122:3   Jerusalem, what a strong and beautiful city you are!

122:4   Every tribe of the LORD obeys him and comes to you to praise his name.

122:5   David's royal throne is here where justice rules.

122:6   Jerusalem, we pray that you will have peace, and that all will go well for those who love you.

122:7   May there be peace inside your city walls and in your palaces.

122:8   Because of my friends and my relatives, I will pray for peace.

122:9   And because of the house of the LORD our God, I will work for your good.