God,in her palaces,Has made Himself knownas a stronghold.
Nevertheless, Davidcapturedthe strongholdof Zion,that is the cityof David.
When the LORDsawthat they humbledthemselves, the wordof the LORDcameto Shemaiah,saying,"They have humbledthemselves [so] I will not destroythem, but I will grantthem some[measure] of deliverance,and My wrathshall not be pouredout on Jerusalemby meansof Shishak.
Those who trustin the LORDAre as MountZion,which cannotbe movedbut abidesforever.
Blessedbe the LORDfrom Zion,Who dwellsin Jerusalem.Praisethe LORD!
The LORDof hostsis with us; The Godof Jacobis our stronghold.Selah.
Out of Zion,the perfectionof beauty,Godhas shoneforth.
"You are as beautifulas Tirzah,my darling,As lovelyas Jerusalem,As awesomeas an armywith banners.
Allwho passalongthe wayClaptheir hands[in derision] at you; They hissand shaketheir headsAt the daughterof Jerusalem,"Is thisthe cityof whichthey said,The perfectionof beauty,A joyto allthe earth'?"
