Psalms 87

1 Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm. A Song. His foundation is in the mountains of holiness.

A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2 Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion more than all the habitations of Jacob.

The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. (Selah)

Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. (Selah)

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon among them that know me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: this [man] was born there.

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one was born there.

5 And of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; and the Most High himself shall establish her.

Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; and the Most High himself shall establish her.

6 Jehovah will count, when he inscribeth the peoples, This [man] was born there. (Selah)

The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the peoples, this one was born there. (Selah)

7 As well the singers as the dancers [shall say], All my springs are in thee.

They that sing as well as they that dance [shall say], All my fountains are in thee.