Psalm 122

Contemporary English Version

³ Jerusalem, what a strong
    and beautiful city you are!
⁴ Every tribe of the Lord
obeys him and comes to you
    to praise his name.
⁵ David's royal throne is here
    where justice rules.

⁶ Jerusalem, we pray
    that you will have peace,
and that all will go well
    for those who love you.
⁷ May there be peace
inside your city walls
    and in your palaces.
⁸ Because of my friends
and my relatives,
    I will pray for peace.
⁹ And because of the house
of the Lord our God,
    I will work for your good.