Holman Christian Standard Bible | Berean Study Bible |
1A Davidic song of ascents. I rejoiced with those who said to me," Let us go to the house of the LORD." | 1A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” |
2Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem-- | 2Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. |
3Jerusalem, built as a city should be, solidly joined together, | 3Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, |
4where the tribes, Yahweh's tribes, go up to give thanks to the name of Yahweh. (This is an ordinance for Israel.) | 4where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD. |
5There, thrones for judgment are placed, thrones of the house of David. | 5For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David. |
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:" May those who love you prosper; | 6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. |
7may there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your fortresses." | 7May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” |
8Because of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be with you." | 8For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” |
9Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good. | 9For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity. |
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