2 How I want to be there!I long to be in the Lord's Temple.With my whole being I sing for joyto the living God.
3 Even the sparrows have built a nest,and the swallows have their own home;they keep their young near your altars, Lord Almighty, my king and my God.
4 How happy are those who live in your Temple,always singing praise to you.
5 How happy are those whose strength comes from you,who are eager to make the pilgrimage to Mount Zion.
6 As they pass through the dry valley of Baca,it becomes a place of springs;the autumn rain fills it with pools.
7 They grow stronger as they go;they will see the God of gods on Zion.
8 Hear my prayer, Lord God Almighty.Listen, O God of Jacob!