American Standard Version ASV
New International Version NIV
1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.
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He has founded his city on the holy mountain.
2 Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.
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The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. [Selah
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Glorious things are said of you, city of God:
4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This one was born there.
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“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 Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; And the Most High himself will establish her.
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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 Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. [Selah
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The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.”
7 They that sing as well as they that dance [shall say], All my fountains are in thee.
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As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.”
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