6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca,they make it like a spring.The autumn rains fill it with pools of water.
7 The people get stronger as they go,and everyone meets with God in Jerusalem.
8 Lord God All-Powerful, hear my prayer;God of Jacob, listen to me.Selah
9 God, look at our shield;be kind to your appointed king.
10 One day in the courtyards of your Temple is betterthan a thousand days anywhere else.I would rather be a doorkeeper in the Temple of my Godthan live in the homes of the wicked.
11 The Lord God is like a sun and shield;the Lord gives us kindness and honor.He does not hold back anything goodfrom those whose lives are innocent.
12 Lord All-Powerful,happy are the people who trust you!