| NET Bible | King James Bible |
| 1Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song. The LORD's city is in the holy hills. | 1A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains. |
| 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. | 2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 3People say wonderful things about you, O city of God. (Selah) | 3Glorious things are spoken of thee, 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." | 4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. |
| 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 and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. |
| 6The LORD writes in the census book of the nations, "This one was born there." (Selah) | 6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah. |
| 7As for the singers, as well as the pipers--all of them sing within your walls. | 7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee. |
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