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1 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the LORD .
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God's foundation is set on the holy mountains.
2 He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel.
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The LORD loves Zion's gates more than all of Jacob's houses combined.
3 O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Interlude
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Glorious things are said about you, the city of God! Selah
4 I will count Egypt and Babylon among those who know me— also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia. They have all become citizens of Jerusalem!
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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 Regarding Jerusalem it will be said, “Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.” And the Most High will personally bless this city.
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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 When the LORD registers the nations, he will say, “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude
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The LORD makes a record as he registers the peoples: "Each one was born there." Selah
7 The people will play flutes and sing, “The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”
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And while they dance, people sing: "The source of my life comes from you."
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