A Song of Ascents. By David.
1
I was glad when they said to me,
“Let’s go to YHVH’s house!”
2
Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem!
3
Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together,
4
where the tribes go up, even Yah’s tribes,
according to an ordinance for Israel,
to give thanks to YHVH’s name.
5
For there are set thrones for judgment,
the thrones of David’s house.
6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Those who love you will prosper.
7
Peace be within your walls,
and prosperity within your palaces.
8
For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes,
I will now say, “Peace be within you.”
9
For the sake of the house of YHVH our God,
I will seek your good.