Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good - Because of the sanctuary within you; because that is the place wher…

Because ... —Now for the first time the religious motive of the pilgrimage appears, rendered all the more emphatic by being kept f…

Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.

For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be …

Because of the house of Jehovah our God, etc. In this verse, he adds a second reason why he cared for the Church—that he did so because th…

Because of the house of the Lord our God
Not because of his own palace, nor because of his own house and family; nor…

Those who can do nothing else for the peace of Jerusalem, may pray for it. Let us consider all who seek the glory of the Redeemer, as our fellow be…