1 H is foundation is in the holy mountains.

The city God built stands on the holy mountains.

2 Y ahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other places of Jacob.

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

Great things are said about you, O city of God.

4 I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”

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.”

5 Y es, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her”; the Most High himself will establish her.

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

6 Y ahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.

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

7 T hose who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”

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