(A David song for pilgrims on the road up to Zion.)
It made my day
When they said to me,
“Let’s go to Yahweh’s house.”
And here I am,
Standing inside your gates,
Dear, sweet Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, you are the best-built city,
Efficient,
Purposeful.
This is where the tribes go,
Yahweh’s tribes,
As decreed to Israel,
To say thanks to Yahweh
By name.
The seat of justice is there,
Established by David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem,
City of Peace.
May all who love Jerusalem
Enjoy abundance.
May every street and house in Jerusalem
Be saturated with peace.
On behalf of my family and friends,
I say, “Be filled with peace.”
On behalf of the temple-home
Of Yahweh our God,
I wish you the best.