1A gradual canticle. I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord.

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2Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.

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Psalms 120:1, Psalms 120:1, Psalms 123:1, Psalms 123:1, Jeremiah 3:23

3Jerusalem, which is built as a city, which is compact together.

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Isaiah 41:13, Isaiah 41:13, Psalms 124:8, Psalms 124:8, Hebrews 13:6

4For thither did the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord: the testimony of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.

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Proverbs 3:26, Proverbs 3:26, 1 Samuel 2:9, Proverbs 3:23, 1 Samuel 2:9

5Because their seats have sat in judgment, seats upon the house of David.

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Psalms 127:1, Psalms 127:1, Isaiah 27:3, Psalms 32:7, Psalms 32:8

6Pray ye for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and abundance for them that love thee.

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Isaiah 25:4, Isaiah 25:4, Psalms 91:1, Psalms 91:1, Exodus 13:21

7Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers.

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Revelation 7:16, Revelation 7:16, Isaiah 49:10, Isaiah 49:10, Psalms 91:5

8For the sake of my brethren, and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee.

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2 Timothy 4:18, Psalms 91:9, Psalms 91:12, 2 Timothy 4:18, Psalms 91:9

9Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee.

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Deuteronomy 28:6, Deuteronomy 28:6, Proverbs 2:8, Proverbs 2:8, Proverbs 3:6