Common English Bible CEB
New Revised Standard NRS
1 God's foundation is set on the holy mountains.
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On the holy mount stands the city he founded;
2 The LORD loves Zion's gates more than all of Jacob's houses combined.
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the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are said about you, the city of God! Selah
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Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. (Selah)
4 I count Rahab and Babel among those who know me; also Philistia and Tyre, along with Cush— each of these was born there.
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Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; Philistia too, and Tyre, with Ethiopia — "This one was born there," they say.
5 And of Zion it is said: "Each person was born in it, but the one who will establish it is the Most High."
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And of Zion it shall be said, "This one and that one were born in it"; for the Most High himself will establish it.
6 The LORD makes a record as he registers the peoples: "Each one was born there." Selah
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The Lord records, as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." (Selah)
7 And while they dance, people sing: "The source of my life comes from you."
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Singers and dancers alike say, "All my springs are in you."