[1] How I love your Temple, LORD Almighty! [2] How I want to be there! I long to be in the LORD's Temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God. [3] Even the sparrows have built a nest, and the swallows have their own home; they keep their young near your altars, LORD Almighty, my king and my God. [4] How happy are those who live in your Temple, always singing praise to you. [5] How happy are those whose strength comes from you, who are eager to make the pilgrimage to Mount Zion. [6] As they pass through the dry valley of Baca, it becomes a place of springs; the autumn rain fills it with pools. [7] They grow stronger as they go; they will see the God of gods on Zion. [8] Hear my prayer, LORD God Almighty. Listen, O God of Jacob! [9] Bless our king, O God, the king you have chosen. [10] One day spent in your Temple is better than a thousand anywhere else; I would rather stand at the gate of the house of my God than live in the homes of the wicked. [11] The LORD is our protector and glorious king, blessing us with kindness and honor. He does not refuse any good thing to those who do what is right. [12] LORD Almighty, how happy are those who trust in you!
