1 It made me glad when they said,“Let's go to the houseof the Lord!”
2 Jerusalem, we are standinginside your gates.
3 Jerusalem, what a strongand beautiful city you are!
4 Every tribe of the Lordobeys him and comes to youto praise his name.
5 David's royal throne is herewhere justice rules.
6 Jerusalem, we praythat you will have peace,and that all will go wellfor those who love you.
7 May there be peaceinside your city wallsand in your palaces.
8 Because of my friendsand my relatives,I will pray for peace.
9 And because of the houseof the Lord our God,I will work for your good.