And the peopleblessedallthe menwho volunteeredto livein Jerusalem.
Now the citywas largeand spacious,but the peoplein it were fewand the houseswere not built.
"The blessingof the one ready to perishcameupon me, And I made the widow'sheartsingfor joy.
Ifhis loinshave not thankedme, And if he has not been warmedwith the fleeceof my sheep,
Your peoplewill volunteerfreelyin the dayof Your power;In holyarray,from the wombof the dawn,Your youthare to You [as] the dew.
Prayfor the peaceof Jerusalem:"May they prosperwho loveyou.
"When the sungoesdown you shall surelyreturnthe pledgeto him, that he may sleepin his cloakand blessyou; and it will be righteousnessfor you beforethe LORDyour God.
"My heart[goes out] to the commandersof Israel,The volunteersamong the people;Blessthe LORD!
