Psalms 87

1 A Psalm [or] Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation [is] in the holy mountains.

A psalm of the sons of Korah; a song. On the holy mount stands the city he founded;

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

Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the tents of Jacob.

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

Glorious things are said of you, city of God. (Selah)

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this [man] was born there.

“I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. See, there are Philistia, and Tyre, along with Cush— and will say, 'This one was born there.'”

5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

Of Zion it will be said, “Each of these was born in her; and the Most High himself will establish her.”

6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, [that] this [man] was born there. (Selah)

Yahweh writes in the census book of the nations, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

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

So also the singers and the dancers say together, “All my fountains are in you.”