122Psalms 122

PSAL. CXXII. / 1 Dauid professeth his ioy for the Church, 6 and prayeth for the peace thereof. / A song of degrees of Dauid.

1I was glad when they sayd vnto me: Let vs goe into the house of the Lord.Select Psalms 122:1

2Our feete shall stand within thy gates, O Ierusalem.Select Psalms 122:2

3Ierusalem is builded as a citie, that is compact together:Select Psalms 122:3

4Whither the tribes goe vp, the tribes of the Lord, vnto the testimonie of Israel: to giue thankes vnto the name of the Lord.Select Psalms 122:4

5For there are set thrones of iudgment: the thrones of the house of Dauid.Select Psalms 122:5

6Pray for the peace of Ierusalem: they shall prosper that loue thee.Select Psalms 122:6

7Peace be within thy walles: and prosperitie within thy palaces.Select Psalms 122:7

8For my brethren and companions sakes: I will now say, Peace be within thee.Select Psalms 122:8

9Because of the house of the Lord our God: I will seeke thy good.Select Psalms 122:9