| International Standard Version | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1God's foundation is in the holy mountains. | 1The city he founded is on the holy mountains. |
| 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than the dwellings of Jacob. | 2The LORD loves Zion's city gates more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 3Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Interlude | 3Glorious things are said about you, city of God. Selah |
| 4I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me— including Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia — "This one was born there," they say. | 4"I will make a record of those who know me: Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush--each one was born there." |
| 5Indeed, about Zion it will be said: "More than one person was born in it," and "The Most High himself did it." | 5And it will be said of Zion, "This one and that one were born in her." The Most High himself will establish her. |
| 6The LORD will record, as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." Interlude | 6When he registers the peoples, the LORD will record, "This one was born there." Selah |
| 7Then singers, as they play their instruments, will declare, "All my roots are in you." | 7Singers and dancers alike will say, "My whole source of joy is in you." |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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