Psalms 87

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

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

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

The LORD loves 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 spoken about you, city 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.

I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Look, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: "This one was born 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.

Yes, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one was born in her;" the Most High himself will establish her.

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

The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples, "This one was born there." (Selah)

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

And those who sing as well as the pipers: "My whole source of joy is in you."