5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in You,
Whose heart is set on pilgrimage.

6 As they pass through the Valley ^aof Baca,
They make it a spring;
The rain also covers it with¹ pools. ‡

8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer;
Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah

9 ^aO God, behold our shield,
And look upon the face of Your¹ anointed. ‡