King James Version KJV
English Standard Version ESV
1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.
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On the holy mount stands the city he founded;
2 The LORD 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 dwelling places of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
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Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God. Selah
4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
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Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush-- "This one was born there," they say.
5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
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And of Zion it shall be said, "This one and that one were born in her"; for the Most High himself will establish her.
6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
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The LORD records as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." Selah
7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
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Singers and dancers alike say, "All my springs are in you."
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