Psalms 122:1-9

It made me glad when they said, “Let's go to the house of the LORD!” Jerusalem, we are standing inside your gates. Jerusalem, what a strong and beautiful city you are! Every tribe of the LORD obeys him and comes to you to praise his name. David's royal throne is here where justice rules. Jerusalem, we pray that you will have peace, and that all will go well for those who love you. May there be peace inside your city walls and in your palaces. Because of my friends and my relatives, I will pray for peace. And because of the house of the LORD our God, I will work for your good.