Read Psalms chapter 122 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. In this chapter: (A song by David for worship.), A Song of Praise.
1 It made me glad when they said, “Let's go to the house of the Lord!”
2 Jerusalem, we are standing inside your gates.
3 Jerusalem, what a strong and beautiful city you are!
4 Every tribe of the Lord obeys him and comes to you to praise his name.
5 David's royal throne is here where justice rules.
6 Jerusalem, we pray that you will have peace, and that all will go well for those who love you.
7 May there be peace inside your city walls and in your palaces.
8 Because of my friends and my relatives, I will pray for peace.
9 And because of the house of the Lord our God, I will work for your good.