Monday, April 28

I rejoiced with those who said to me,

    “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

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Our feet are standing

    in your gates, Jerusalem.

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Jerusalem is built like a city

    that is closely compacted together.

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That is where the tribes go up—

    the tribes of the Lord—

to praise the name of the Lord

    according to the statute given to Israel.

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There stand the thrones for judgment,

    the thrones of the house of David.

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Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

    “May those who love you be secure.

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May there be peace within your walls

    and security within your citadels.”

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For the sake of my family and friends,

    I will say, “Peace be within you.”

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For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,

    I will seek your prosperity.