| NET Bible | English Standard Version |
| 1Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song. The LORD's city is in the holy hills. | 1On the holy mount stands the city he founded; |
| 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. | 2the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. |
| 3People say wonderful things about you, O city of God. (Selah) | 3Glorious things of you are spoken, O 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." | 4Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush— “This one was born there,” they say. |
| 5But it is said of Zion's residents, "Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure." | 5And of Zion it shall be said, “This one and that one were born in her”; for the Most High himself will establish her. |
| 6The LORD writes in the census book of the nations, "This one was born there." (Selah) | 6The LORD records as he registers the peoples, “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 say, “All my springs are in you.” |
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