| King James Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains. | 1God's foundation is in the holy mountains. |
| 2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. | 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. | 3Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Interlude |
| 4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. | 4I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me— including Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia — "This one was born there," they say. |
| 5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. | 5Indeed, about Zion it will be said: "More than one person was born in it," and "The Most High himself did it." |
| 6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah. | 6The LORD will record, as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." Interlude |
| 7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee. | 7Then singers, as they play their instruments, will declare, "All my roots are in you." |
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