Psalms 87

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

[A Psalm by 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 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 about you, 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 record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Look, Philistia, Tyre, and also 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.

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

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

The LORD will count, when he writes 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.

And those who sing as well as the pipers: "My whole source of joy is in you."