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A Psalm by the sons of Korach [Bald one, Frost]; a Song. (See Num ch 16).
Context: Koresh King of Persia gave an edict, found in Ezra 1:1-4, permitting the Jews to return to Jerusalem [City of peace] and funded the building of the third temple. This is at the conclusion of the Babylon [Confusion] exile. (Ezra 3:7-13)
1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 Adonai 'ahav ·affectionately loves· the gates of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] more than all the dwellings of Jacob [Supplanter].
3 Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God.
Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.
4 I will record Rahab and Babylon [Confusion] among those who acknowledge me.
Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia:
“This one was born there.”
5 Yes, of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;”
haElyon [the Most High] himself will establish her.
6 Adonai will count, when he writes up the peoples,
“This one was born there.”
Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.
7 Those who sing as well as those who dance say,
“All my springs are in you.”