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1 He has founded his city on the holy mountain.
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God's foundation is set on the holy mountains.
2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob.
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The LORD loves Zion's gates more than all of Jacob's houses combined.
3 Glorious things are said of you, city of God:
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Glorious things are said about you, the 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.’ ”
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I count Rahab and Babel among those who know me; also Philistia and Tyre, along with Cush— each of these was born there.
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.”
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And of Zion it is said: "Each person was born in it, but the one who will establish it is the Most High."
6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.”
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The LORD makes a record as he registers the peoples: "Each one was born there." Selah
7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.”
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And while they dance, people sing: "The source of my life comes from you."
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