[1] The Lord is great. People praise him very much in the city of our God, ˻on˼ his holy mountain.
[2] God’s holy city is at such a pleasant altitude! It makes people around the world happy! Mount Zion is the true mountain of God. It is the city of the Great King.
[3] In the palaces of that city, God is known as the Fortress.
[4] One time, some kings met together. ˻They planned to attack this city˼. They all marched toward that city.
[5] But then those kings saw it, and they were amazed. They all panicked and ran away!
[6] Fear grabbed those kings. They shook with fear!
[7] ˻God, you used˼ a strong east wind and wrecked their big ships.
[8] Yes, we heard the stories ˻about your power˼. But we also saw it, in the city of our God, the city of the Lord All-Powerful. God makes that city strong forever!
[9] God, in your temple we think carefully about your loving kindness.
[10] God, you are famous. People praise you everywhere on earth. Everyone knows how good you are.
[11] ˻God,˼ Mount Zion is happy. The towns of Judah rejoice because of your good decisions.
[12] Walk around Zion. Look at the city. Count the towers.
[13] See the tall walls. Admire Zion’s palaces. Then you can tell the next generation about it.
[14] This God is our God forever and ever! He will lead us forever!