New Living Translation NLT
King James Version KJV
1 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the LORD .
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His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel.
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The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3 O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Interlude
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Glorious things are spoken of thee, O 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 will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man 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 shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
6 When the LORD registers the nations, he will say, “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude
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The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
7 The people will play flutes and sing, “The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”
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As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
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