Psalms 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2 Jehovah loves 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 are spoken of you, O city of God. (Selah)

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among those who know me. Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This man was born there.

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

5 Yea, of Zion it shall be said, this and that man was born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.

And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

6 Jehovah will count when he writes up the peoples: This man was born there. (Selah)

The LORD shall count, when he writes up the people, that this man was born there. (Selah)

7 Those who sing as well as those who dance shall say, All my fountains are in thee.

As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in you.