Good News Translation In Praise of Jerusalem+1I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the Lord's house.” 2And now we are here, standing inside the gates of Jerusalem! 3Jerusalem is a city restored in beautiful order and harmony. 4This is where the tribes come, the tribes of Israel, to give thanks to the Lord according to his command. 5Here the kings of Israel sat to judge their people. 6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. 7May there be peace inside your walls and safety in your palaces.” 8For the sake of my relatives and friends I say to Jerusalem, “Peace be with you!” 9For the sake of the house of the Lord our God I pray for your prosperity. Footnotes: Good News Translation® (Today’s English Version, Second Edition) © 1992 American Bible Society. All rights reserved. Bible text from the Good News Translation (GNT) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (www.americanbible.org). Learn more at www.gnt.bible . Discover .BIBLE resources for your ministry at www.get.bible/gnt Bible Hub |