1 H is foundation is in the holy mountains.

His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2 T he Lord loves the gates of Zion More than all the other dwelling places of Jacob.

The Lord loves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

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

Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah

4 “ I shall mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me; Behold, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia: ‘This one was born there.’”

“I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me; Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia: ‘This one was born there.’”

5 B ut of Zion it shall be said, “This one and that one were born in her”; And the Most High Himself will establish her.

And of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her; And the Most High Himself shall establish her.”

6 T he Lord will count when He registers the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.

The Lord will record, When He registers the peoples: “This one was born there.” Selah

7 T hen those who sing as well as those who play the flutes shall say, “All my springs of joy are in you.”

Both the singers and the players on instruments say, “All my springs are in you.”