GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New King James Version NKJV
1 [The city] the LORD has founded [stands] on holy mountains.
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A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 The LORD loves the city of Zion more than any other place in Jacob.
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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, O city of God! Selah
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Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah
4 [The LORD says,] "I will add Egypt and Babylon as well as Philistia, Tyre, and Sudan to the list of those who acknowledge me. Each nation [will claim that it] was born there."
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"I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me; Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia: 'This one was born there.' "
5 But it will be said of Zion, "Every race is born in it. The Most High will make it secure."
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And of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her; And the Most High Himself shall establish her."
6 The LORD will record this in the Book of Nations: "Every race [claims that it] was born there." Selah
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The Lord will record, When He registers the peoples: "This one was born there." Selah
7 Singers and dancers will sing, "Zion is the source of all our blessings."
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Both the singers and the players on instruments say, "All my springs are in you."