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