| NET Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song. The LORD's city is in the holy hills. | 1The city he founded is on the holy mountains. |
| 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. | 2The LORD loves Zion's city gates more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 3People say wonderful things about you, O city of God. (Selah) | 3Glorious things are said about you, city of God. Selah |
| 4I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. Here are Philistia and Tyre, along with Ethiopia. It is said of them, "This one was born there." | 4"I will make a record of those who know me: Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush--each one was born there." |
| 5But it is said of Zion's residents, "Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure." | 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 writes in the census book of the nations, "This one was born there." (Selah) | 6When he registers the peoples, the LORD will record, "This one was born there." Selah |
| 7As for the singers, as well as the pipers--all of them sing within your walls. | 7Singers and dancers alike will say, "My whole source of joy is in you." |
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