[1] The LORD God is wonderful! He deserves all praise in the city where he lives. His holy mountain, [2] beautiful and majestic, brings joy to all on earth. Mount Zion, truly sacred, is home for the Great King. [3] God is there to defend it and has proved to be its protector. [4] Kings joined forces to attack the city, [5] but when they saw it, they were terrified and ran away. [6] They trembled all over like women giving birth [7] or like seagoing ships wrecked by eastern winds. [8] We had heard about it, and now we have seen it in the city of our God, the LORD All-Powerful. This is the city that God will let stand forever. [9] Our God, here in your temple we think about your love. [10] You are famous and praised everywhere on earth, as you win victories with your powerful arm. [11] Mount Zion will celebrate, and all Judah will be glad, because you bring justice. [12] Let's walk around Zion and count its towers. [13] We will see its strong walls and visit each fortress. Then you can say to future generations, [14] "Our God is like this forever and will always guide us."
