Open for me the gates of the just king’s temple! I will enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.

The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

Open the gates so a righteous nation can enter – one that remains trustworthy.

Evil men draw their swords and prepare their bows, to bring down the oppressed and needy, and to slaughter those who are godly.

For they say cruel and deceptive things to me; they lie to me.

Joshua said, “Open the cave’s mouth and bring the five kings out of the cave to me.”

Come from far away and attack Babylonia! Open up the places where she stores her grain! Pile her up in ruins! Destroy her completely! Do not leave anyone alive!