English Standard Version | Christian Standard Bible |
1On the holy mount stands the city he founded; | 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. |
3Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God. Selah | 3Glorious things are said about you, city of God. Selah |
4Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush— “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." |
5And of Zion it shall be said, “This one and that one were born in her”; for 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 records as he registers the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah | 6When he registers the peoples, the LORD will record, "This one was born there." Selah |
7Singers and dancers alike say, “All my springs are in you.” | 7Singers and dancers alike will say, "My whole source of joy is in you." |
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