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 Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, * for the early rains have covered it with pools of water.

They will climb from height to height, * and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.

God of hosts, hear my prayer; * hearken, O God of Jacob.

Behold our defender, O God; * and look upon the face of your Anointed.

For one day in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room, * and to stand at the threshold of the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of the wicked.

For the God is both sun and shield; * he will give grace and glory;

No good thing will the withhold * from those who walk with integrity.

O of hosts, * happy are they who put their trust in you!

You have been gracious to your land, O, * you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.

You have forgiven the iniquity of your people * and blotted out all their sins.

You have withdrawn all your fury * and turned yourself from your wrathful indignation.