CXXII. Book V. Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. 1909-14. The Book of Psalms. The Harvard Classics

The Book of Psalms.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

Book V

CXXII

Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem

A Song of Ascents; of David.


[1]	I WAS glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.
[2]	Our feet are 1 standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem,
[3]	Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together;
[4]	Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of Jehovah, 2 For an 3 ordinance for Israel, To give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.
[5]	For there are 4 set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.
[6]	Pray 5 for the peace of Jerusalem: They 6 shall prosper that love thee.
[7]	Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.
[8]	For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, 7 Peace be within thee.
[9]	For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good.

Note 1. Or, have stood. [back]

Note 2. Heb. Jah. [back]

Note 3. Heb. a testimony. [back]

Note 4. Or, were. [back]

Note 5. Or, Salute ye Jerusalem. [back]

Note 6. Or, May they. [back]

Note 7. Or, speak peace concerning thee. [back]