1A song of ascents by David. I rejoiced when they said to me, "Let us go to the House of the Lord.”
2Our feet were standing within your gates, O Jerusalem;
3Jerusalem that is built like a city in which [all Israel] is united together.
4For there the tribes went up, the tribes of God-as enjoined upon Israel-to offer praise to the Name of the Lord.
5For there stood the seats of justice, the thrones of the house of David.
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may those who love you have peace.
7May there be peace within your walls, serenity within your mansions.
8For the sake of my brethren and friends, I ask that there be peace within you.
9For the sake of the House of the Lord our God, I seek your well-being.