1 I was filled with joy and gladness
when they said with one accord,
“Let us make our pilgrim journey
to the house of God the LORD.”
2 Now at last our feet are standing
3 in Jerusalem the strong.
4 This is where the tribes assemble,
tribes which to the LORD belong.
To the LORD’s name praise they offer,
as for Israèl decreed.
5 There are set the thrones for judgment,
thrones of David’s royal seed.
6 Pray for Zion’s peace and safety:
“May your friends securely dwell;
7 Peace within your walls continue,
strength within your citadel.”
8 For the sake of friends and brothers,
“Peace be in you,” I will say.
9 For the sake of the LORD’s temple,
I seek your prosperity.
– vv. 2-9 Sing Psalms, alt.
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