1The Lord founded the city on his holy mountain.

2Jerusalem is the city that the Lord loves more than any other city in Israel. ³⁰⁰

3Many wonderful things are said of you, city of God! Selah.

4I mention Egypt ³⁰¹and Babylon as those who know me, and in addition Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia—“this man was born there.” ³⁰²

5It will be said concerning Jerusalem, “Everyone was born there,” ³⁰³and the Most High will make it secure.

6When the Lord registers the nations, he will write, “They were born there.” ³⁰⁴Selah.

7Singers and dancers alike say, “Living here I am at home.” ³⁰⁵