Psalms 87

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

Of the Korahites, a psalm. A song. On the holy mountain stands the city he founded.

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

The Lord loves 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 he is speaking of you, you city of God. (Selah)

4 '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.'

“Among those who are mine I name Rahab and Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, Ethiopia, their people will say I was born in Zion.

5 But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'

As for Zion it will be said each and all were born in her.” The Lord will preserve her.

6 The LORD shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' (Selah)

The Lord will count, when enrolling the peoples, “This one was born there, and that one was born there.” (Selah)

7 And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.

Singers and dancers alike will say “All my springs are in you.”