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Psalm 122

King James Version KJV

1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:

4 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.

5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.

8 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

Good News Translation GNT

1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the Lord's house."

2 And now we are here, standing inside the gates of Jerusalem!

3 Jerusalem is a city restored in beautiful order and harmony.

4 This is where the tribes come, the tribes of Israel, to give thanks to the Lord according to his command.

5 Here the kings of Israel sat to judge their people.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you prosper.

7 May there be peace inside your walls and safety in your palaces."

8 For the sake of my relatives and friends I say to Jerusalem, "Peace be with you!"

9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God I pray for your prosperity.