How good it is to sing praises to our God,
    how pleasant^(A) and fitting to praise him!^(B)

² The Lord builds up Jerusalem;^(C)
    he gathers the exiles^(D) of Israel.
³ He heals the brokenhearted^(E)
    and binds up their wounds.^(F)

¹² Extol the Lord, Jerusalem;^(A)
    praise your God, Zion.

¹³ He strengthens the bars of your gates^(B)
    and blesses your people^(C) within you.
¹⁴ He grants peace^(D) to your borders
    and satisfies you^(E) with the finest of wheat.^(F)