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Psalm 122
A Prayer for Jerusalem
A song of ascents. Of David.
1I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let’s go to the house of the Lord.”122:1 Is 2:3; Mc 4:2; Zch 8:21
2Our feet were standing
within your gates, Jerusalem122:2 Ps 9:14; Jr 7:2 —

3Jerusalem, built as a city should be,
solidly united,122:3 Neh 4:6; Ps 147:2
4where the tribes, the Lord’s tribes, go up
to give thanks to the name of the Lord.122:4 Is 2:3; Mc 4:2
(This is an ordinance for Israel.122:4 1Ch 22:13)
5There, thrones for judgment are placed,
thrones of the house of David.122:5 Dt 17:8; 2Ch 19:8

6Pray for the well-being122:6 Or peace of Jerusalem:
“May those who love you be secure;122:6 Ps 51:18; Jr 29:7
7may there be peace within your walls,
security within your fortresses.”122:7 Ps 48:3
8Because of my brothers and friends,
I will say, “May peace be in you.”122:8 = Jerusalem122:8 1Sm 25:6; Ps 85:8
9Because of the house of the Lord our God,
I will pursue your prosperity.122:9 Neh 2:10; Est 10:3

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