2that rises so fair, is the joy of all the world. Like the mount of the gods is Mount Zion, the city of the great king.
3Once God made himself known as the defence of her palaces.
4For see! A concert of kings passed over the frontier together.
5But one glance, and they were astounded; they hastened away in dismay.
6Trembling took hold of them there, like the pains of a woman in labor.
7They were shattered, as east wind shatters the giant ships in pieces.
8What we heard, we now have seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, the city of our God. God will uphold her forever. Selah
9We think, O God, of your love, in the midst of your temple.