Prayers, Songs, Praises: Psalm 122

A Prayer for Jerusalem

A song of ascents. Of David.

1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,

“Let’s go to the house of the Lord.”

2 Our feet were standing

within your gates, Jerusalem—

3 Jerusalem, built as a city should be,

solidly united,

4 where the tribes, the Lord’s tribes, go up

to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
(This is an ordinance for Israel.)

5 There, thrones for judgment are placed,

thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the well-being of Jerusalem:

“May those who love you be secure;

7 may there be peace within your walls,

security within your fortresses.”

8 Because of my brothers and friends,

I will say, “May peace be in you.”

9 Because of the house of the Lord our God,

I will pursue your prosperity.

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Prayers, Songs, Praises: Psalm 121

The Lord Our Protector

A song of ascents.

121:1 I lift my eyes toward the mountains.

Where will my help come from?

2 My help comes from the Lord,

the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not allow your foot to slip;

your Protector will not slumber.

4 Indeed, the Protector of Israel

does not slumber or sleep.

5 The Lord protects you;

the Lord is a shelter right by your side.

6 The sun will not strike you by day

or the moon by night.

7 The Lord will protect you from all harm;

he will protect your life.

8 The Lord will protect your coming and going

both now and forever.

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