1aThe meaning of many passages in this psalm is uncertain. Of the Korahites. A psalm. A song.The temple’sbThe temple’s Heb. “Its.” foundation on the holy mountains—
2the gates of Zion—GOD lovesmore than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3Glorious things are spoken of you,O city of God. Selah.
4I mention RahabcRahab A primeval monster; here, a poetic term for Egypt; cf. Isa. 30.7. and Babylon among those who acknowledge Me;Philistia, and Tyre, and Cush—each was born there.
5Indeed, it shall be said of Zion,“TheydThey I.e., the nations of v. 4, or their members. were all born there.”It is the Most High who will preserve it.eIt is the Most High who will preserve it Or “[God] will preserve it supreme.”
6GOD will inscribe in the register of peoplesthat each was born there. Selah.
7Singers and dancers alike [will say]:“All my rootsfroots Lit. “sources.” are in You.”