1 I was glad when they said to me,“Let us go to the Lord's house.”
2 And now we are here,standing inside the gates of Jerusalem!
3 Jerusalem is a city restoredin beautiful order and harmony.
4 This is where the tribes come,the tribes of Israel,to give thanks to the Lordaccording to his command.
5 Here the kings of Israelsat to judge their people.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:“May those who love you prosper.
7 May there be peace inside your wallsand safety in your palaces.”
8 For the sake of my relatives and friendsI say to Jerusalem, “Peace be with you!”
9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our GodI pray for your prosperity.