1 H is foundation is in the holy mountains.

On the holy hills stands the city God founded.

2 T he Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob (Israel).

3 G lorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

Glorious things are spoken of 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.

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among those who know —behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia (Cush)—, This man was born there.

5 A nd of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

Yes, of Zion it shall be said, This man and that man were born in her, for the Most High Himself will establish her.

6 T he Lord shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.

The Lord shall count, when He registers the peoples, that this man was born there. Selah!

7 A s well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.

The singers as well as the players on instruments shall say, All my springs (my sources of life and joy) are in you.