1 On the holy mountainstands the city founded by the lord.
2 He loves the city of Jerusalemmore 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!”