1For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. 2My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the LORD. 3Yes, the sparrow has found a home, 4Blessed are those who dwell in your house. 5Blessed are those whose strength is in you; 6Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. 7They go from strength to strength. 8LORD, God of Hosts, hear my prayer. 9Behold, God our shield, 10For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. 11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield. 12LORD of hosts,