God is spoken of as if strength was actually found in him. Alternate translation: "whom you strengthen" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
This expression is about heart-felt desire. Alternate translation: "Who love to go up to Zion" or "Who earnestly wish go up to Zion" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])