1When they said, "Let's go to the house of GOD," my heart leaped for joy.
2And now we're here, O Jerusalem, inside Jerusalem's walls!
3Jerusalem, well-built city, built as a place for worship!
4The city to which the tribes ascend, all GOD's tribes go up to worship, To give thanks to the name of GOD--[this] is what it means to be Israel.
5Thrones for righteous judgment are set there, famous David-thrones.
6Pray for Jerusalem's peace! Prosperity to all you Jerusalem-lovers!
7Friendly insiders, get along! Hostile outsiders, keep your distance!
8For the sake of my family and friends, I say it again: live in peace!
9For the sake of the house of our God, GOD, I'll do my very best for you.