² Lord, be gracious^(A) to us;
    we long for you.
Be our strength^(B) every morning,
    our salvation^(C) in time of distress.^(D)

⁵ The Lord is exalted,^(A) for he dwells on high;^(B)
    he will fill Zion with his justice^(C) and righteousness.^(D)

⁶ He will be the sure foundation for your times,
    a rich store of salvation^(A) and wisdom and knowledge;
    the fear^(B) of the Lord is the key to this treasure.^[a](C)

²⁰ Look on Zion,^(A) the city of our festivals;
    your eyes will see Jerusalem,
    a peaceful abode,^(B) a tent^(C) that will not be moved;^(D)
its stakes will never be pulled up,
    nor any of its ropes broken.

²¹ There the Lord will be our Mighty^(A) One.
    It will be like a place of broad rivers and streams.^(B)
No galley with oars will ride them,
    no mighty ship^(C) will sail them.

²² For the Lord is our judge,^(A)
    the Lord is our lawgiver,^(B)
the Lord is our king;^(C)
    it is he who will save^(D) us.

²⁴ No one living in Zion will say, “I am ill”;^(A)
    and the sins of those who dwell there will be forgiven.^(B)