Psalm 122
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1A Davidic song of ascents. I rejoiced with those who said to me," Let us go to the house of the LORD." 1A song of ascents. Of David. I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."
2Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem-- 2Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem, built as a city should be, solidly joined together, 3Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together.
4where the tribes, Yahweh's tribes, go up to give thanks to the name of Yahweh. (This is an ordinance for Israel.) 4That is where the tribes go up-- the tribes of the LORD-- to praise the name of the LORD according to the statute given to Israel.
5There, thrones for judgment are placed, thrones of the house of David. 5There stand the thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:" May those who love you prosper; 6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure.
7may there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your fortresses." 7May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels."
8Because of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be with you." 8For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, "Peace be within you."
9Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good. 9For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.
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