KJV ORIGINAL
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God has built his foundation on the holy mountains.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God has established his dwelling place on the sacred mountains.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm celebrates Jerusalem and Mount Zion as God's chosen dwelling place among his people. In ancient Israel, mountains were often seen as sacred places where heaven and earth met, and Mount Zion in Jerusalem was considered especially holy as the location of God's temple. The 'holy mountains' likely refers to the hills surrounding Jerusalem, particularly Mount Zion where the temple stood.
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