16 They made the rough ways even, before his entering in; They opened the gates to Jerusalem, they crowned its walls. (PSS) 17 As a father entereth the house of his sons, so he entered Jerusalem in peace; He established his feet there in great safety. (PSS) 18 He captured her fortresses and the wall of Jerusalem; For God Himself led him in safety, while they wandered. (PSS)
Psalms of Solomon 8:16–18
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