122:001

A Song of Ascents; of David. I rejoiced when they said unto me: 'Let us go unto the house of HaShem.'

122:002

Our feet are standing within thy gates, O Jerusalem;

122:003

Jerusalem, that art builded as a city that is compact together;

122:004

Whither the tribes went up, even the tribes of HaShem, as a testimony unto Israel, to give thanks unto the name of HaShem.

122:005

For there were set thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

122:006

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may they prosper that love thee.

122:007

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

122:008

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

122:009

For the sake of the house of HaShem our G-d I will seek thy good.