The people blessed all the men who volunteered to dwell in Jerusalem.
My heart is with the rulers of Israel who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless the Lord!
if his body has not blessed me, and if he was not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;
The blessing of the perishing man came upon me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
In any case, you must return the pledge to him when the sun goes down, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and it will be righteousness to you before the Lord your God.
Your people will follow you in the day of your battle; on the holy mountains, at the dawn of the morning, the dew of your youth belongs to you.
Now the city was large and spacious, yet the people in it were few since there had been no houses built.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.