Psalm 122 Today's Daily Bread

A song for the ascent to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.

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

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

3 Jerusalem is a well-built city,
knit together as a single unit.

4 All the people 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.

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

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
May all who love this city prosper.

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

8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say,
"Peace be with you."

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