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