[1] LORD All-Powerful, the place where you live is so beautiful! [2] LORD, I cannot wait to enter your Temple. I am so excited! Every part of me cries out to be with the Living God. [3] LORD All-Powerful, my King, my God, even the birds have found a home in your Temple. They make their nests near your altar, and there they have their babies. [4] Great blessings belong to those who live at your Temple! They continue to praise you. Selah [5] Great blessings belong to those who depend on you for strength! Their heart's desire is to make the trip to your Temple. [6] They travel through Baca Valley, which God has made into a place of springs. Autumn rains form pools of water there. [7] The people travel from town to town on their way to Zion, where they will meet with God. [8] LORD God All-Powerful, listen to my prayer. God of Jacob, listen to me. Selah [9] God, watch over the king, our protector. Be kind to him, the one you have chosen. [10] One day in your Temple is better than a thousand days anywhere else. Serving as a guard at the gate of my God's house is better than living in the homes of the wicked. [11] The LORD God is our protector and glorious king. He blesses us with kindness and honor. The LORD freely gives every good thing to those who do what is right. [12] LORD All-Powerful, great blessings belong to those who trust in you!
