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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD." |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2Our feet were standing within your gates, Jerusalem-- |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Jerusalem, built as a city should be, solidly united, |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4where the tribes, the LORD's tribes, go up to give thanks to the name of the LORD. (This is an ordinance for Israel.) |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5There, thrones for judgment are placed, thrones of the house of David. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Pray for the well-being of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure; |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7may there be peace within your walls, security within your fortresses." |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Because of my brothers and friends, I will say, "May peace be in you." |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will pursue your prosperity. |
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