| English Standard Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1On the holy mount stands the city he founded; | 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 dwelling places of Jacob. | 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion 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. | 4I will mention 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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