Commentary on Psalms - Volume 5

1I was glad when they said to me, “Into the house of Jehovah we will go.

2“Our feet shall be standing in thy gates, O Jerusalem!”

3Jerusalem built as a city, compact in itself together.

4Thither ascended the tribes, the tribes of God, For a testimony to Israel, To celebrate the name of Jehovah.

5For there have sat ³⁹³ thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

6Pray ye for the peace of Jerusalem: Prosper may those who love thee!

7Peace be within thy bulwark! Prosperity within thy towers!

8For the sake of my brethren and my neighbors, I will say now, “Peace [be] within thee!“

9For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God, I will seek good for thee.