Psalms 87

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

“A psalm of the sons of Korah.” His foundation is in the holy mountains;

2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings 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 as among them that know Me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one was born there.'

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

5 But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'

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

6 The LORD shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' (Selah)

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

7 And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.

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