| NET Bible | New Living Translation |
| 1Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song. The LORD's city is in the holy hills. | 1On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the LORD. |
| 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. | 2He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. |
| 3People say wonderful things about you, O city of God. (Selah) | 3O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Interlude |
| 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." | 4I will count Egypt and Babylon among those who know me— also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia. They have all become citizens of Jerusalem! |
| 5But it is said of Zion's residents, "Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure." | 5Regarding Jerusalem it will be said, “Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.” And the Most High will personally bless this city. |
| 6The LORD writes in the census book of the nations, "This one was born there." (Selah) | 6When the LORD registers the nations, he will say, “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude |
| 7As for the singers, as well as the pipers--all of them sing within your walls. | 7The people will play flutes and sing, “The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!” |
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