1 T he city God built stands on the holy mountains.

His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 G reat things are said about you, O city of God.

Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

4 I will say that Rahab and Babylon are among those who know Me. Look, Philistia and Tyre and Ethiopia say, “This one was born there.”

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

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

6 T he Lord will write in the book of the people, “This one was born there.”

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

7 T hen those who sing and those who play music will say, “All my wells of joy are in you.”

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