1 The Lord is great; he should be praisedin the city of our God, on his holy mountain.
2 It is high and beautifuland brings joy to the whole world.Mount Zion is like the high mountains of the north;it is the city of the Great King.
3 God is within its palaces;he is known as its defender.
4 Kings joined togetherand came to attack the city.
5 But when they saw it, they were amazed.They ran away in fear.
6 Fear took hold of them;they hurt like a woman having a baby.