Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.

The Ark Brought into the Temple

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers' houses of the people of Israel, before King Solomon in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, which is Zion.

This is the word that the Lord has spoken concerning him: “She despises you, she scorns you— the virgin daughter of Zion; she wags her head behind you— the daughter of Jerusalem.

For out of Jerusalem shall go a remnant, and out of Mount Zion a band of survivors. The zeal of the Lord will do this.

The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here.” Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.

The Ark Brought to the Temple

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers' houses of the people of Israel, in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, which is Zion.

“As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”

Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds!

that I may recount all your praises, that in the gates of the daughter of Zion I may rejoice in your salvation.

Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion!

Zion, the City of Our God

A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah.

Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain,

beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King.

Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments!

Walk about Zion, go around her, number her towers,

Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth.

Do good to Zion in your good pleasure; build up the walls of Jerusalem;

Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

O God of Our Salvation

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song.

Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed.

For God will save Zion and build up the cities of Judah, and people shall dwell there and possess it;

Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage! Remember Mount Zion, where you have dwelt.

His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.

but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loves.

Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.

They go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion.