1. It made me gladto hear them say,“Let's go to the houseof the Lord!”
2. Jerusalem, we are standinginside your gates.
3. Jerusalem, what a strongand beautiful city you are!
4. Every tribe of the Lordobeys him and comes to youto praise his name.
5. David's royal throne is herewhere justice rules.
6. Jerusalem, we praythat you will have peace,and that all will go wellfor those who love you.
7. May there be peaceinside your city wallsand in your palaces.
8. Because of my friendsand my relatives,I will pray for peace.
9. And because of the houseof the Lord our God,I will work for your good.