| New International Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song. He has founded his city on the holy mountain. | 1A psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. His foundation is on the holy mountains. |
| 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. | 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 3Glorious things are said of you, city of God: | 3Glorious things are said about you, city of God. Selah " |
| 4"I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me-- Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush -- and will say, 'This one was born in Zion.'" | 4I will mention those who know Me: Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush-- each one was born there." |
| 5Indeed, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her." | 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 write in the register of the peoples: "This one was born in Zion." | 6When He registers the peoples, the LORD will record," This one was born there." Selah |
| 7As they make music they will sing, "All my fountains are in you." | 7Singers and dancers alike will say," My whole source of joy is in you." |
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