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Like the mountains that surround Jerusalem, the Lord surrounds and protects his people now and forever.

The man who fills his quiver with sons will be very blessed. He will never be defeated when he opposes his enemy at the city gates.

Now, let's go to the Lord's house. Let's worship at his throne.

The Lord has chosen Zion to be the place for his Temple, the place he wanted for his home.

I will cover his enemies with shame, and on his head will be a shining crown."

It is like the sweet-smelling oil that is poured over the high priest's head, that runs down his beard flowing over his robes.

It is like a gentle rain from Mount Hermon falling on Mount Zion. It is there that the Lord has promised his blessing of eternal life.

A song for going up to the Temple. Praise the Lord , all his servants who serve in the Temple at night.

Praise the Lord , because he is good. Praise his name, because it brings such joy!

The Lord chose Jacob to be his own. Yes, he chose Israel to be his own people.

He did great wonders and miracles in Egypt. He used them against Pharaoh and his officials.

Then he gave their land to Israel, his people.

The Lord defends his people; he is kind to his servants.

The Lord should be praised from Zion, from Jerusalem, his home. Praise the Lord !

Praise the Lord because he is good. His faithful love will last forever.

Praise the God of gods! His faithful love will last forever.

Praise the Lord of lords! His faithful love will last forever.

Praise him who alone does wonderful miracles! His faithful love will last forever.

Praise the one who used wisdom to make the skies! His faithful love will last forever.

He spread the land over the sea. His faithful love will last forever.