Psalm 122
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1I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”1I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."
2And now here we are, standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem.2Our feet were standing within your gates, Jerusalem--
3Jerusalem is a well-built city; its seamless walls cannot be breached.3Jerusalem, built as a city should be, solidly united,
4All the tribes of Israel—the LORD’s people— make their pilgrimage here. They come to give thanks to the name of the LORD, as the law requires of Israel.4where the tribes, the LORD's tribes, go up to give thanks to the name of the LORD. (This is an ordinance for Israel.)
5Here stand the thrones where judgment is given, the thrones of the dynasty of David.5There, thrones for judgment are placed, thrones of the house of David.
6Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper.6Pray for the well-being of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure;
7O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces.7may there be peace within your walls, security within your fortresses."
8For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “May you have peace.”8Because of my brothers and friends, I will say, "May peace be in you."
9For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.9Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will pursue your prosperity.
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Psalm 121
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