Psalms 78:68-69
Psalms 78:68-69 New International Version (NIV)
but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved. He built his sanctuary like the heights, like the earth that he established forever.
Psalms 78:68-69 New King James Version (NKJV)
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which He loved. And He built His sanctuary like the heights, Like the earth which He has established forever.
Psalms 78:68-69 New Living Translation (NLT)
He chose instead the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loved. There he built his sanctuary as high as the heavens, as solid and enduring as the earth.
Psalms 78:65-72 The Message (MSG)
Suddenly the Lord was up on his feet like someone roused from deep sleep, shouting like a drunken warrior. He hit his enemies hard, sent them running, yelping, not daring to look back. He disqualified Joseph as leader, told Ephraim he didn’t have what it takes, And chose the Tribe of Judah instead, Mount Zion, which he loves so much. He built his sanctuary there, resplendent, solid and lasting as the earth itself. Then he chose David, his servant, handpicked him from his work in the sheep pens. One day he was caring for the ewes and their lambs, the next day God had him shepherding Jacob, his people Israel, his prize possession. His good heart made him a good shepherd; he guided the people wisely and well.
Psalms 78:68-69 King James Version (KJV)
But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which he loved. And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, Like the earth which he hath established for ever.
Psalms 78:68-69 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which He loved. And He built His sanctuary like the heights, Like the earth which He has founded forever.
Psalms 78:68-69 New Century Version (NCV)
Instead, he chose the tribe of Judah and Mount Zion, which he loves. And he built his Temple high like the mountains. Like the earth, he built it to last forever.
Psalms 78:68-69 American Standard Version (ASV)
But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which he loved. And he built his sanctuary like the heights, Like the earth which he hath established for ever.
Psalms 78:68-69 Amplified Bible (AMP)
But He chose the tribe of Judah [as Israel’s leader], Mount Zion, which He loved [to replace Shiloh as His capital]. And He built His sanctuary [exalted] like the heights [of the heavens], Like the earth which He has established forever.