A song of ascents. Of David.

1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,

‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’

2 Our feet are standing

in your gates, Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is built like a city

that is closely compacted together.

4 That is where the tribes go up –

the tribes of the Lord–

to praise the name of the Lord

according 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 walls

and 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 Lordour God,

I will seek your prosperity.

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