1 It made me glad when they said,

"Let's go to the house

of the Lord!"

2 Jerusalem, we are standing

inside your gates.

3 Jerusalem, what a strong

and beautiful city you are!

4 Every tribe of the Lord

obeys him and comes to you

to praise his name.

5 David's royal throne is here

where justice rules.

6 Jerusalem, we pray

that you will have peace,

and that all will go well

for those who love you.

7 May there be peace

inside your city walls

and in your palaces.

8 Because of my friends

and my relatives,

I will pray for peace.

9 And because of the house

of the Lord our God,

I will work for your good.