Psalms 87

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

“By the sons of Korach; a psalm or song.” It is founded by him on holy mountains.

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

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

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

Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. (Selah)

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

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as those that know me; behold, here is Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: “This man was born there.”

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

But of Zion will it be said, “This and that man were born in her:” and the Most High himself doth establish her.

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

The Lord will number when he writeth down nations. “This man was born there.” (Selah)

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

And the singers as well as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs [of joy] are in thee.