A song of ascents. 2
120:1 In my distress I cried out
to the Lord and he answered me.
A song of ascents. 4
121:1 I look up 5 toward the hills.
From where 6 does my help come?
A song of ascents, 8 by David.
122:1 I was glad because 9 they said to me,
“We will go to the Lord’s temple.”
A song of ascents. 11
123:1 I look up 12 toward you,
the one enthroned 13 in heaven.
A song of ascents, 15 by David.
124:1 “If the Lord had not been on our side” –
let Israel say this! –
A song of ascents. 17
125:1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion;
it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
A song of ascents. 19
126:1 When the Lord restored the well-being of Zion, 20
we thought we were dreaming. 21
A song of ascents, 23 by Solomon.
127:1 If the Lord does not build a house, 24
then those who build it work in vain.
If the Lord does not guard a city, 25
then the watchman stands guard in vain.
A song of ascents. 27
128:1 How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, 28
each one who keeps his commands! 29
A song of ascents. 31
129:1 “Since my youth they have often attacked me,”
let Israel say.
A song of ascents. 33
130:1 From the deep water 34 I cry out to you, O Lord.
A song of ascents, 36 by David.
131:1 O Lord, my heart is not proud,
nor do I have a haughty look. 37
I do not have great aspirations,
or concern myself with things that are beyond me. 38