^{1 Ref} I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.

^{2 Ref} Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem,

^{3 Ref} Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together;

^{4 Ref} Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of Jehovah, `For' an ordinance for Israel, To give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.

^{5 Ref} For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

^{6 Ref} Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.

^{7 Ref} Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.

^{8 Ref} For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

^{9 Ref} For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good. Psalm 123 A Song of Ascents.