Psalms 84:2-9 in English

² My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of Jehovah; My heart and my flesh cry out unto the living God.

³ Yea, the sparrow hath found her a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even thine altars, O Jehovah of hosts, My King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: They will be still praising thee. Selah

⁵ Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; In whose heart are the highways to Zion.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping they make it a place of springs; Yea, the early rain covereth it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength; Every one of them appeareth before God in Zion.

⁸ O Jehovah God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

⁹ Behold, O God our shield, And look upon the face of thine anointed.

² O Lord, thou hast taken pleasure in thy land: thou hast turned back the captivity of Jacob.

³ Thou hast forgiven thy people their transgressions; thou hast covered all their sins. Pause.

⁴ Thou hast caused all thy wrath to cease: thou hast turned from thy fierce anger.

⁵ Turn us, O God of our salvation, and turn thine anger away from us.

⁶ Wouldest thou be angry with us for ever? or wilt thou continue thy wrath from generation to generation?

⁷ O God, thou wilt turn and quicken us; and thy people shall rejoice in thee.

⁸ Shew us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation.

⁹ I will hear what the Lord God will say concerning me: for he shall speak peace to his people, and to his saints, and to those that turn their heart toward him.

² My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

³ Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.

⁵ Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.

⁶ Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.

⁷ They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

⁸ O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

² My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

³ Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.

⁵ Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.

⁶ Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.

⁷ They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

⁸ O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

² You have forgiven your people their transgressions; you have covered all their sins. Pause.

³ You have caused all your wrath to cease: you have turned from your fierce anger.

⁴ Turn us, O God of our salvation, and turn your anger away from us.

⁵ Wouldest you be angry with us for ever? or will you continue your wrath from generation to generation?

⁶ O God, you will turn and quicken us; and your people shall rejoice in you.

⁷ Show us your mercy, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.

⁸ I will hear what the Lord God will say concerning me: for he shall speak peace to his people, and to his saints, and to those that turn their heart toward him.

⁹ Moreover his salvation is near them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

² My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out unto the living God.

³ Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah

⁵ Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the highways to Zion.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping they make it a place of springs; yea, the early rain covereth it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength, every one of them appeareth before God in Zion.

⁸ O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

⁹ Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

² I SYN would like to be there; Yahweh, I desire that very much DOU. With all of my inner being I sing joyfully to you, the all-powerful God.

³ Even sparrows and swallows have built nests near your temple, where you protect them DOU; they take care of their young babies near the altars where people offer sacrifices to you, who are the commander of the armies of heaven, and my king and my God.

⁴ ◄Happy are/You are pleased with► those who ◄live/continually worship► in your temple, constantly singing to praise you.

⁵ Happy are those who know that you are the one who causes them to be strong, those who strongly desire to ◄make the trip/go► to Zion Hill.

⁶ While they travel through the dry Baca Valley, you cause it to become a place where there are springs of water, where the rains ◄in the autumn/before the cold season► fill the valley with pools of water.

⁷ As a result, those who travel through there become stronger/refreshed knowing that they will appear in your presence ◄on Zion Hill/in Jerusalem►.

⁸ Yahweh, commander of the armies of heaven, listen to my prayer; God, who is worshiped by us ◄descendants of Jacob/Israeli people►, hear IDM what I am saying!

⁹ God, be kind to IDM our king, the one who protects us MTY, the one whom you have chosen MTY to rule us.

² You have forgiven your people their transgressions; you have covered all their sins. Pause.

³ You have caused all your wrath to cease: you have turned from your fierce anger.

⁴ Turn us, O God of our salvation, and turn your anger away from us.

⁵ Wouldest you be angry with us for ever? or will you continue your wrath from generation to generation?

⁶ O God, you will turn and quicken us; and your people shall rejoice in you.

⁷ Show us your mercy, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.

⁸ I will hear what the Lord God will say concerning me: for he shall speak peace to his people, and to his saints, and to those that turn their heart towards him.

⁹ Moreover his salvation is near them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

² My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

³ Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, Yahweh of Armies, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.

⁵ Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength. Every one of them appears before God in Zion.

⁸ Yahweh, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

² My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

³ Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, Yahweh of Armies, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.

⁵ Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength. Every one of them appears before God in Zion.

⁸ Yahweh, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

² My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the LORD. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

³ Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, LORD of Armies, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.

⁵ Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength. Every one of them appears before God in Zion.

⁸ LORD, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

² The passion of my soul's desire is for the house of the Lord; my heart and my flesh are crying out for the living God.

³ The little birds have places for themselves, where they may put their young, even your altars, O Lord of armies, my King and my God.

⁴ Happy are they whose resting-place is in your house: they will still be praising you. (Selah.)

⁵ Happy is the man whose strength is in you; in whose heart are the highways to Zion.

⁶ Going through the valley of balsam-trees, they make it a place of springs; it is clothed with blessings by the early rain.

⁷ They go from strength to strength; every one of them comes before God in Zion.

⁸ O Lord God of armies, let my prayer come to you: give ear, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)

⁹ O God, let your eyes be on him who is our safe cover, and let your heart be turned to your king.

² My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of Jehovah; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

³ Yea, the sparrow hath found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she layeth her young, thine altars, O Jehovah of hosts, my King and my God.

⁴ Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be constantly praising thee. Selah.

⁵ Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee, — they, in whose heart are the highways.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Baca, they make it a well-spring; yea, the early rain covereth it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength: each one will appear before God in Zion.

⁸ Jehovah, God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

² Lord, thou hast blessed thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.

³ Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people: thou hast covered all their sins.

⁴ Thou hast mitigated all thy anger: thou best turned away from the wrath of thy indignation.

⁵ Convert us, O God our saviour: and turn off thy anger from us.

⁶ Wilt thou be angry with us for ever: or wilt thou extend thy wrath from generation to generation?

⁷ Thou wilt turn, O God, and bring us to life: and thy people shall rejoice in thee.

⁸ Shew us, O Lord, thy mercy; and grant us thy salvation.

⁹ I will hear what the Lord God will speak in me: for he will speak peace unto his people: And unto his saints: and unto them that are converted to the heart.

² I long, I ache, to be in the courts of the Lord. My mind and my body sing for joy to the living God.

³ Even a sparrow finds a home there, and a swallow builds a nest for herself where she can raise her chicks near to your altars, Lord Almighty, my king and my God.

⁴ How happy are those who live in your house—they are always praising you! Selah.

⁵ How happy are those whose strength is in you, those who are determined to make a pilgrimage.

⁶ As they walk through the Valley of Tears it becomes a spring of water; autumn rains cover it with pools.

⁷ They go from strength to strength, and each one will appear before God in Jerusalem.

⁸ Lord God Almighty, please hear my prayer; please listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Please God, look at our defender, look at the face of your anointed one.

² My soule longeth, yea, and fainteth for the courtes of the Lord: for mine heart and my flesh reioyce in the liuing God.

³ Yea, the sparrowe hath found her an house, and the swallow a nest for her, where she may lay her yong: euen by thine altars, O Lord of hostes, my King and my God.

⁴ Blessed are they that dwell in thine house: they will euer praise thee. Selah.

⁵ Blessed is the man, whose strength is in thee, and in whose heart are thy wayes.

⁶ They going through the vale of Baca, make welles therein: the raine also couereth the pooles.

⁷ They goe from strength to strength, till euery one appeare before God in Zion.

⁸ O Lord God of hostes, heare my prayer: hearken, O God of Iaakob. Selah.

⁹ Beholde, O God, our shielde, and looke vpon the face of thine Anointed.

² (84-3) My soul yearneth, yea, even pineth for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing for joy unto the living God.

³ (84-4) Yea, the sparrow hath found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young; Thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God — .

⁴ (84-5) Happy are they that dwell in Thy house, they are ever praising Thee. Selah

⁵ (84-6) Happy is the man whose strength is in Thee; in whose heart are the highways.

⁶ (84-7) Passing through the valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; yea, the early rain clotheth it with blessings.

⁷ (84-8) They go from strength to strength, every one of them appeareth before God in Zion.

⁸ (84-9) O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

⁹ (84-10) Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of Thine anointed.

² My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: My heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

³ Yea, the sparrow hath found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: They will be still praising thee. Selah.

⁵ Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; In whose heart are the ways of them.

⁶ Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; The rain also filleth the pools.

⁷ They go from strength to strength, Every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

⁸ O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: Give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, O God our shield, And look upon the face of thine anointed.

² (84:3) My soul desired, yea, it also longed for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh shout with joy unto the living God.

³ (84:4) Even as the sparrow hath found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young:—have I found thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God.

⁴ (84:5) Happy are they who dwell in thy house: they will be continually praising thee. Selah.

⁵ (84:6) Happy is the man whose strong confidence is in thee, all whose heart reflecteth on the paths of righteousness.

⁶ (84:7) Passing through the valley of weeping, they will change it into a spring: also the early rain covereth it with blessings.

⁷ (84:8) They go from strength to strength, each of them appeareth before God in Zion.

⁸ (84:9) O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ (84:10) Thou, our shield, behold, O God, and look upon the face of thy anointed.

² O Lord, thou hast taken pleasure in thy land: Thou hast turned back the captivity of Jacob.

³ Thou hast forgiven thy people their transgressions; Thou hast covered all their sins. Pause.

⁴ Thou hast caused all thy wrath to cease: Thou hast turned from thy fierce anger.

⁵ Turn us, O God of our salvation, And turn thine anger away from us.

⁶ Wouldest thou be angry with us forever? Or wilt thou continue thy wrath from generation to generation?

⁷ O God, thou wilt turn and quicken us; And thy people shall rejoice in thee.

⁸ Show us thy mercy, O Lord, And grant us thy salvation.

⁹ I will hear what the Lord God will say concerning me: For he shall speak peace to his people, And to his saints, And to those that turn their heart toward him.

² My soul longeth, yea, fainteth, for the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry aloud for the living God.

³ The very sparrow findeth an abode, And the swallow a nest, where they may lay their young, By thine altars, O LORD of hosts, My king and my God!

⁴ Happy they who dwell in thy house, Who are continually praising thee! Pause.

⁵ Happy the man whose glory is in thee, In whose heart are the ways to Jerusalem!

⁶ Passing through the valley of Baca, they make it a fountain; and the early rain covereth it with blessings.

⁷ They go on from strength to strength; Every one of them appeareth before God in Zion.

⁸ Hear my prayer, O LORD, God of hosts! Give ear, O God of Jacob! Pause.

⁹ Look down, O God! our shield, And behold the face of thine anointed!

² How I long and yearn for the courts of the Lord. Now heart and flesh cry for joy to the living God.

³ Even the sparrow has found her a home and the swallow a nest, to lay her young, near your altar, Lord of hosts, my king and my God.

⁴ Happy those who live in your house, praising you evermore. Selah

⁵ Happy those whose strength is in you, people with pilgrim hearts.

⁶ As they pass through the valley of tears, they make it a place of fountains, clothed with the blessings of early rain.

⁷ From rampart to rampart on they march, till at last God reveals himself in Zion.

⁸ Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer, give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

⁹ Behold, O God, our defender, and look upon your anointed,

² How I long and yearn for the courts of the Lord. Now heart and flesh cry for joy to the living God.

³ Even the sparrow has found her a home and the swallow a nest, to lay her young, near your altar, Lord of hosts, my king and my God.

⁴ Happy those who live in your house, praising you evermore. Selah

⁵ Happy those whose strength is in you, people with pilgrim hearts.

⁶ As they pass through the valley of tears, they make it a place of fountains, clothed with the blessings of early rain.

⁷ From rampart to rampart on they march, till at last God reveals himself in Zion.

⁸ Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer, give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

⁹ Behold, O God, our defender, and look upon your anointed,

² My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of Adonai . My heart and my flesh cry out for the Elohim Chayim Living God.

³ Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, Adonai Tzva'ot Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

⁵ Blessed are those whose strength is in you; who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength. Everyone of them appears before God in Zion Mountain ridge, Marking.

⁸ Adonai , Elohim Tzva'ot Yahweh, God Commander of heaven’s armies, sh'ma ·hear obey·, my prayer. Give ear to me, God of Jacob Supplanter. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

⁹ Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

² I long for the courts of Yahweh, my desire for it has made me exhausted. My heart and all of my being call out to the living God.

³ Even the sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young near your altars, Yahweh of hosts, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are they who live in your house; they praise you continually. Selah

⁵ Blessed is the man whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways up to Zion.

⁶ Passing through the Valley of Tears, they find springs of water to drink. The early rains cover it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength; every one of them appears before God in Zion.

⁸ Yahweh God of hosts, hear my prayer; God of Jacob, listen to what I am saying! Selah

⁹ God, watch over our shield; show concern for your anointed.

² My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

³ Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, Yahweh of Armies, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.

⁵ Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength. Every one of them appears before God in Zion.

⁸ Yahweh, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

² My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the LORD. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

³ Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, LORD of Armies, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.

⁵ Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength. Every one of them appears before God in Zion.

⁸ LORD, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

² My soul longeth, and even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

³ Yes, the sparrow hath found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thy altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.

⁵ Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them .

⁶ Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.

⁷ They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

⁸ O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thy anointed.

² My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the LORD. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

³ Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, LORD of Hosts, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.

⁵ Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength. Every one of them appears before God in Zion.

⁸ LORD, God of Hosts, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

² My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the LORD. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

³ Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, LORD of Hosts, my King, and my God.

⁴ Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.

⁵ Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

⁶ Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

⁷ They go from strength to strength. Every one of them appears before God in Zion.

⁸ LORD, God of Hosts, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

² my soul coveteth, and faileth into the porches of the Lord. Mine heart, and my flesh; full out joyed into quick God or God alive.

³ For why a sparrow findeth an house to itself; and a turtle findeth a nest to itself, where it shall keep his birds. Lord of virtues, thine altars; my king, and my God.

⁴ Lord, blessed be they that dwell in thine house; they shall praise thee into the worlds of worlds.

⁵ Blessed is the man, whose help is of thee; he hath ordained thy goings in his heart,

⁶ in the valley of tears, in the place which he hath set. For the giver of the law shall give blessing,

⁷ they shall go from virtue into virtue to strength; God of gods shall be seen in Zion.

⁸ Lord God of virtues, hear thou my prayer; God of Jacob, perceive thou with ears.

⁹ God, our defender, behold thou; and behold into the face of thy christ or thine anointed.

² my soul coveteth, and faileth into the porches of the Lord. Mine heart, and my flesh; full out joyed into quick God. (my soul desireth, and longeth for, the courtyards of the Lord’s Temple. My heart, and my flesh, rejoiced in the living God.)

³ For why a sparrow findeth an house to itself; and a turtle(dove) findeth a nest to itself, where it shall keep his birds. Lord of virtues, thine altars; my king, and my God. (For there a sparrow findeth a house for itself; and a turtledove findeth a nest for itself, where it shall keep its young. Yea, beside thy altars, Lord of hosts; my King, and my God.)

⁴ Lord, blessed be they that dwell in thine house; they shall praise thee into the worlds of worlds. (Lord, happy be those who live in thy House; they shall praise thee forever.)

⁵ Blessed is the man, whose help is of thee; he hath ordained (thy) goings in his heart, (Happy be those whose help is in thee or whose strength is in thee; they have ordained thy ways in their hearts.)

⁶ in the valley of tears, in the place which he hath set. For the giver of the law shall give blessing, (And as they pass through the dry Baca Valley, they shall find water from a spring. For the Giver of the Law shall give them a blessing.)

⁷ they shall go from virtue into virtue; God of gods shall be seen in Zion. (They shall go from strength to strength; and the God of gods shall be seen in Zion.)

⁸ Lord God of virtues, hear thou my prayer; God of Jacob, perceive thou with ears. (Lord God of hosts, hear thou my prayer; God of Jacob, please listen thou to me.)

⁹ God, our defender, behold thou; and behold into the face of thy christ. (God, our defender, look thou; and look upon the face of thy anointed king.)

² My soul desired, yea, it hath also been consumed, For the courts of Jehovah, My heart and my flesh cry aloud unto the living God,

³ (Even a sparrow hath found a house, And a swallow a nest for herself, Where she hath placed her brood,) Thine altars, O Jehovah of Hosts, My king and my God.

⁴ O the happiness of those inhabiting Thy house, Yet do they praise Thee. Selah.

⁵ O the happiness of a man whose strength is in Thee, Highways are in their heart.

⁶ Those passing through a valley of weeping, A fountain do make it, Blessings also cover the director.

⁷ They go from strength unto strength, He appeareth unto God in Zion.

⁸ O Jehovah, God of Hosts, hear my prayer, Give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

⁹ Our shield, see, O God, And behold the face of Thine anointed,