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How great is the LORD, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on his holy mountain! |
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It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King! |
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God himself is in Jerusalem's towers, revealing himself as its defender. |
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The kings of the earth joined forces and advanced against the city. |
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But when they saw it, they were stunned; they were terrified and ran away. |
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They were gripped with terror and writhed in pain like a woman in labor. |
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You destroyed them like the mighty ships of Tarshish shattered by a powerful east wind. |
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We had heard of the city's glory, but now we have seen it ourselves-- the city of the LORD of Heaven's Armies. It is the city of our God; he will make it safe forever. Interlude |
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O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple. |
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As your name deserves, O God, you will be praised to the ends of the earth. Your strong right hand is filled with victory. |
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Let the people on Mount Zion rejoice. Let all the towns of Judah be glad because of your justice. |
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Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers. |
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Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations. |
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For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will guide us until we die. For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. |
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