1 [By Korah's descendants; a psalm; a song.] [The city] the LORD has founded [stands]on holy mountains.

2 The LORD loves the city of Zion more than any other place in Jacob.

3 Glorious things are said about you, O city of God! [Selah]

4 [The LORD says,] "I will add Egypt and Babylon as well as Philistia, Tyre, and Sudan to the list of those who acknowledge me. Each nation [will claim that it]was born there."

5 But it will be said of Zion, "Every race is born in it. The Most High will make it secure."

6 The LORD will record this in the Book of Nations: "Every race [claims that it] was born there." [Selah]

7 Singers and dancers will sing, "Zion is the source of all our blessings."