1 On the holy mount stands the city he founded;

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

3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. (Selah)

4 Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; Philistia too, and Tyre, with Ethiopia — "This one was born there," they say.

5 And of Zion it shall be said, "This one and that one were born in it"; for the Most High himself will establish it.

6 The Lord records, as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." (Selah)

7 Singers and dancers alike say, "All my springs are in you."