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.” His foundation is in the holy mountains;

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

Jehovah 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 said of thee, O city of God! (Pause)

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 name Egypt and Babylon among them that know me; Behold! Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia, —They also were 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.

And of Zion it shall be said, “Men of every nation were born there, And the Most High hath established her.”

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

Jehovah, when he numbereth the nations, shall write, “These were born there!” (Pause)

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

Singers as well as dancers, —All my springs are in thee!