Third Millennium Bible TMB
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 <<A Psalm or song for the sons of Korah.>> His foundation is in the holy mountains.
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[The city] the LORD has founded [stands] on holy mountains.
2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
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The LORD loves the city of Zion more than any other place in Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God! Selah
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Glorious things are said about you, 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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[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."
5 And of Zion it shall be said, "This and that man were born in her; and the Highest Himself shall establish her."
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But it will be said of Zion, "Every race is born in it. The Most High will make it secure."
6 The LORD shall count, when He writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah
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The LORD will record this in the Book of Nations: "Every race [claims that it] was born there." Selah
7 Singers as well as players on instruments shall be there and say, "All my springs are in thee."
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Singers and dancers will sing, "Zion is the source of all our blessings."
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