Chapter 121

The desire and hope of the just for the coming of the kingdom of God, and the peace of his Church.

1. 1

   A gradual canticle.

2. 2

   Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.

3. 3

   Jerusalem, which is built as a city, which is compact together.

4. 4

   For thither did the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord; the testimony of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.

5. 5

   Because their seats have sat in judgment, seats upon the house of David.

6. 6

   Pray ye for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and abundance for them that love thee.

7. 7

   Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers.

8. 8

   For the sake of my brethren and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee.

9. 9

   Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee.