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Psalm 122 :: New Living Translation (NLT)

Psa 122:1

Psa 122:1A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.

I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the LORD.”

Psa 122:2

Psa 122:2And now here we are,
standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem.

Psa 122:3

Psa 122:3Jerusalem is a well-built city;
its seamless walls cannot be breached.

Psa 122:4

Psa 122:4All 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.

Psa 122:5

Psa 122:5Here stand the thrones where judgment is given,
the thrones of the dynasty of David.

Psa 122:6

Psa 122:6Pray for peace in Jerusalem.
May all who love this city prosper.

Psa 122:7

Psa 122:7O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls
and prosperity in your palaces.

Psa 122:8

Psa 122:8For the sake of my family and friends, I will say,
“May you have peace.”

Psa 122:9

Psa 122:9For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.
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