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1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD .”
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I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let's go to the LORD's house!"
2 And now here we are, standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem.
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Now our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem!
3 Jerusalem is a well-built city; its seamless walls cannot be breached.
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Jerusalem is built like a city joined together in unity.
4 All the tribes of Israel—the LORD ’s people— make their pilgrimage here. They come to give thanks to the name of the LORD, as the law requires of Israel.
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That is where the tribes go up— the LORD's tribes! It is the law for Israel to give thanks there to the LORD's name,
5 Here stand the thrones where judgment is given, the thrones of the dynasty of David.
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because the thrones of justice are there— the thrones of the house of David!
6 Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper.
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Pray that Jerusalem has peace: "Let those who love you have rest.
7 O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces.
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Let there be peace on your walls; let there be rest on your fortifications."
8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “May you have peace.”
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For the sake of my family and friends, I say, "Peace be with you, Jerusalem."
9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.
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For the sake of the LORD our God's house I will pray for your good.
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