A Songof degreesof David. I was gladwhen they saidunto me, Let us gointo the houseof the LORD. Our feetshallstandwithin thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalemis builtas a citythat is compacttogether: Whitherthe tribesgo up, the tribesof the LORD, unto the testimonyof Israel, to give thanksunto the nameof the LORD. Forthereare setthronesof judgment, the thronesof the houseof David. Prayfor the peaceof Jerusalem: they shall prosperthat lovethee. Peacebewithin thy walls, and prosperitywithin thy palaces. Formy brethrenand companions' sakes, I will nowsay, Peace be within thee. Because ofthe houseof the LORDour GodI will seekthy good.