Then the people blessed all the men who volunteered to dwell in Jerusalem.
My heart is with Israel’s rulers, who offer themselves freely among the people. Bless Adonai!
if his heart did not bless me as he warmed himself with the fleece of my sheep,
the blessing of the dying man came on me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
You must certainly restore the pledge to him when the sun sets, so that he may sleep in his coat and bless you—and it is to be righteousness for you before Adonai your God.
Your people will be a freewill offering in a day of your power. In holy splendors, from dawn’s womb, yours is the dew of your youth.
Now the city was spacious and large, but there were few people within it and no houses were being built.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem— “May those who love you be at peace!