Psalms 87

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

Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm. A Song. This house is resting on the holy mountain.

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

The Lord has more love for the doors of Zion than for all the tents of Jacob.

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

Noble things are said of you, O town of God. (Selah)

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.

Rahab and Babylon will be named among those who have knowledge of me; see, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man had his birth there.

5 Yea, 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 will be said, This or that man had his birth there; and the Most High will make her strong.

6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the peoples, this one was born there. (Selah)

The Lord will keep in mind, when he is writing the records of the people, that this man had his birth there. (Selah)

7 They that sing as well as they that dance [shall say], All my fountains are in thee.

The players on instruments will be there, and the dancers will say, All my springs are in you.