| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 He has set his foundation on the holy mountain; | 1 He has set his foundation on the holy mountain; |
| 2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. | 2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 3 Glorious things are said of you, O city of God: "Selah" | 3 Glorious things are said of you, O city of God: "Selah" |
| 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.' " | 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.' " |
| 5 Indeed, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her." | 5 Indeed, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her." |
| 6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: "This one was born in Zion." "Selah" | 6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: "This one was born in Zion." "Selah" |
| 7 As they make music they will sing, "All my fountains are in you." | 7 As they make music they will sing, "All my fountains are in you." |
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