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For there the thrones of justice were set up, the thrones of the house of David.

Pray for shalom in Yerushalayim; may those who love you prosper.

For the sake of my family and friends, I say, "Shalom be within you!"

For the sake of the house of Adonai our God, I will seek your well-being.

Have mercy on us, Adonai , have mercy; for we have had our fill of contempt,

A song of ascents. By David: If Adonai hadn't been for us — let Isra'el repeat it —

If Adonai hadn't been for us when people rose to attack us,

Blessed be Adonai , who did not leave us to be a prey for their teeth!

For the scepter of wickedness will not rule the inheritance of the righteous, so that the righteous will not themselves turn their hands to evil.

But as for those who turn aside to their own crooked ways, may Adonai turn them away, along with those who do evil. Shalom on Isra'el!

Our mouths were full of laughter, and our tongues shouted for joy. Among the nations it was said, " Adonai has done great things for them!"

In vain do you get up early and put off going to bed, working hard to earn a living; for he provides for his beloved, even when they sleep.

I wait longingly for Adonai ; I put my hope in his word.

Everything in me waits for Adonai more than guards on watch wait for morning, more than guards on watch wait for morning.

Isra'el, put your hope in Adonai ! For grace is found with Adonai , and with him is unlimited redemption.

until I find a place for Adonai , a dwelling for the Mighty One of Ya‘akov."

May your cohanim be clothed with righteousness; may those loyal to you shout for joy.

For the sake of your servant David, don't turn away the face of your anointed one.

For Adonai has chosen Tziyon, he has wanted it as his home.

Its cohanim I will clothe with salvation, and its faithful will shout for joy.