1 God's foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than the dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Interlude
4 I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me including Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia "This one was born there," they say.
5 Indeed, about Zion it will be said: "More than one person was born in it," and "The Most High himself did it."
6 The LORD will record, as he registers the nations, "This one was born there." Interlude
7 Then singers, as they play their instruments, will declare, "All my roots are in you." A song. A psalm by the descendants of Korah. According to . An instruction by Heman the Ezrahite.