1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’
2 Our feet are standingin your gates, Jerusalem.
3 Jerusalem is built like a citythat is closely compacted together.
4 That is where the tribes go up –the tribes of the Lord –to praise the name of the Lordaccording to the statute given to Israel.
5 There stand the thrones for judgment,the thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:‘May those who love you be secure.
7 May there be peace within your wallsand security within your citadels.’
8 For the sake of my family and friends,I will say, ‘Peace be within you.’
9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,I will seek your prosperity.