1 On the holy mountain

stands the city founded by the Lord.

2 He loves the city of Jerusalem

more than any other city in Israel.*

3 O city of God,

what glorious things are said of you! Interlude

4 I will count Egypt* and Babylon among those who know me—

also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia.*

They have all become citizens of Jerusalem!

5 Regarding Jerusalem* it will be said,

"Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there."

And the Most High will personally bless this city.

6 When the Lord registers the nations, he will say,

"They have all become citizens of Jerusalem." Interlude

7 The people will play flutes* and sing,

"The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!"