1The song of the stairs. I was glad when they said unto me: We will go in to the house of the LORD.
2Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem is builded as a city, that is at unity in itself.
4For there the tribes go up, even the tribes of the LORD: to testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
5For there is the seat of judgment, even the seat of the house of David.
6O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee.
7Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces.
8For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will wish thee prosperity.
9Yea because of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek to do thee good.