8. We had heard of the city’s glory,but now we have seen it ourselves—the city of the lord of Heaven’s Armies.It is the city of our God;he will make it safe forever.Interlude
9. O God, we meditate on your unfailing loveas we worship in your Temple.
10. As your name deserves, O God,you will be praised to the ends of the earth.Your strong right hand is filled with victory.
11. Let the people on Mount Zion rejoice.Let all the towns of Judah be gladbecause of your justice.
12. Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem.Walk around and count the many towers.
13. Take note of the fortified walls,and tour all the citadels,that you may describe themto future generations.
14. For that is what God is like.He is our God forever and ever,and he will guide us until we die.