Psalms 87

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

A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. The Lord founded the city on his holy mountain.

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

Jerusalem is the city that the Lord loves more than any other city in Israel.

3 Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. (Selah)

Many wonderful things are said of you, city of God! (Selah)

4 I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”

I mention Egypt and Babylon as those who know me, and in addition Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia—“this man was born there.”

5 Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her.

It will be said concerning Jerusalem, “Everyone was born there,” and the Most High will make it secure.

6 The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

When the Lord registers the nations, he will write, “They were born there.” (Selah)

7 Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”

Singers and dancers alike say, “Living here I am at home.”