Walk around Zion! Encircle it! Count its towers!

For I am aware of my rebellious acts; I am forever conscious of my sin.

Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.

Their priests fell by the sword, but their widows did not weep.

I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.

I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last.

I have leaned on you since birth; you pulled me from my mother’s womb. I praise you continually.

Yes, you are the one who brought me out from the womb and made me feel secure on my mother’s breasts.

The Lord God of Israel deserves praise in the future and forevermore! We agree! We agree!

During the evening, morning, and noontime I will lament and moan, and he will hear me.

Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.

Do not disregard what your enemies say, or the unceasing shouts of those who defy you.

when he performed his awesome deeds in Egypt, and his acts of judgment in the region of Zoan.

How blessed are those who live in your temple and praise you continually! (Selah)

Yes, in your eyes a thousand years are like yesterday that quickly passes, or like one of the divisions of the nighttime.

He spread out a cloud for a cover, and provided a fire to light up the night.

Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times, whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation, as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!

For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep he owns. Today, if only you would obey him!