1 Psalm 122 A Prayer for Jerusalem A song of ascents. Of David. I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord .”2 Our feet were standing within your gates, Jerusalem —3 Jerusalem, built as a city should be, solidly united,4 where the tribes, the Lord ’s tribes, go up to give thanks to the name of the Lord . (This is an ordinance for Israel. )5 There, thrones for judgment are placed, thrones of the house of David.6 Pray for the well-being Or peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure;7 may there be peace within your walls, security within your fortresses.”8 Because of my brothers and friends, I will say, “May peace be in you.”9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will pursue your prosperity.