At that time the sovereign master will wash the excrement from Zion's women, he will rinse the bloodstains from Jerusalem's midst, as he comes to judge and to bring devastation.

But it is said of Zion's residents, "Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure."

This very day, standing in Nob, they shake their fist at Daughter Zion's mountain -- at the hill of Jerusalem.

So the sovereign master will afflict the foreheads of Zion's women with skin diseases, the Lord will make the front of their heads bald."

So Death will open up its throat, and open wide its mouth; Zion's dignitaries and masses will descend into it, including those who revel and celebrate within her.

(Vav) All of Daughter Zion's splendor has departed. Her leaders became like deer; they found no pasture, so they were too exhausted to escape from the hunter.

(Khet) The Lord was determined to tear down Daughter Zion's wall. He prepared to knock it down; he did not withdraw his hand from destroying. He made the ramparts and fortified walls lament; together they mourned their ruin.

I will bend Judah as my bow; I will load the bow with Ephraim, my arrow! I will stir up your sons, Zion, against yours, Greece, and I will make you, Zion, like a warrior's sword.

Many nations will come, saying, "Come on! Let's go up to the Lord's mountain, to the temple of Jacob's God, so he can teach us his commands and we can live by his laws." For Zion will be the source of instruction; the Lord's teachings will proceed from Jerusalem.

For God will deliver Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, and his people will again live in them and possess Zion.

Then Solomon convened in Jerusalem Israel's elders, all the leaders of the Israelite tribes and families, so they could witness the transferal of the ark of the Lord's covenant from the city of David (that is, Zion).

Then Solomon convened Israel's elders -- all the leaders of the Israelite tribes and families -- in Jerusalem, so they could witness the transferal of the ark of the covenant of the Lord from the City of David (that is, Zion).

many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the Lord's mountain, to the temple of the God of Jacob, so he can teach us his requirements, and we can follow his standards." For Zion will be the center for moral instruction; the Lord will issue edicts from Jerusalem.

Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over its convocations a cloud and smoke by day and a bright flame of fire by night; indeed a canopy will accompany the Lord's glorious presence.

They will surrender their stronghold because of fear; their officers will be afraid of the Lord's battle flag." This is what the Lord says -- the one whose fire is in Zion, whose firepot is in Jerusalem.

Listen, your watchmen shout; in unison they shout for joy, for they see with their very own eyes the Lord's return to Zion.

I first decreed to Zion, 'Look, here's what will happen!' I sent a herald to Jerusalem.

(Yod) The elders of Daughter Zion sit on the ground in silence. They have thrown dirt on their heads; They have dressed in sackcloth. Jerusalem's young women stare down at the ground.

The exiles from Judah will say, 'The Lord has brought about a great deliverance for us! Come on, let's go and proclaim in Zion what the Lord our God has done!'

Those who have been delivered will go up on Mount Zion in order to rule over Esau's mountain. Then the Lord will reign as King!

Residents of Lachish, hitch the horses to the chariots! You influenced Daughter Zion to sin, for Israel's rebellious deeds can be traced back to you!

But David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the city of David).

This is what the Lord says about him: "The virgin daughter Zion despises you, she makes fun of you; Daughter Jerusalem shakes her head after you.

For a remnant will leave Jerusalem; survivors will come out of Mount Zion. The intense devotion of the sovereign Lord to his people will accomplish this.

The residents of Jebus said to David, "You cannot invade this place!" But David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

"I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill."

Sing praises to the Lord, who rules in Zion! Tell the nations what he has done!

Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance."

I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

May he send you help from his temple; from Zion may he give you support!

It is lofty and pleasing to look at, a source of joy to the whole earth. Mount Zion resembles the peaks of Zaphon; it is the city of the great king.

Mount Zion rejoices; the towns of Judah are happy, because of your acts of judgment.

Walk around Zion! Encircle it! Count its towers!

From Zion, the most beautiful of all places, God comes in splendor.

Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her! Fortify the walls of Jerusalem!

I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

For the music director; a psalm of David, a song. Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. Vows made to you are fulfilled.

Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times, whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation, as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!

He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion.

He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.

They are sustained as they travel along; each one appears before God in Zion.

The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O Lord.

The Lord is elevated in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations.

You will rise up and have compassion on Zion. For it is time to have mercy on her, for the appointed time has come.

when the Lord rebuilds Zion, and reveals his splendor,

so they may proclaim the name of the Lord in Zion, and praise him in Jerusalem,

The Lord extends your dominion from Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies!

The Lord rules forever, your God, O Zion, throughout the generations to come! Praise the Lord!

Extol the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!

Let Israel rejoice in their Creator! Let the people of Zion delight in their king!

A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.

A song of ascents. When the Lord restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming.

May the Lord bless you from Zion, that you might see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life,

May all who hate Zion be humiliated and turned back!

Certainly the Lord has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.

It is like the dew of Hermon, which flows down upon the hills of Zion. Indeed that is where the Lord has decreed a blessing will be available -- eternal life.

May the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion!

The Lord deserves praise in Zion -- he who dwells in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!

By the rivers of Babylon we sit down and weep when we remember Zion.

for there our captors ask us to compose songs; those who mock us demand that we be happy, saying: "Sing for us a song about Zion!"