Psalms 87

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

A Psalm [or] Song for 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.

The LORD 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 spoken of thee, O 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 make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush; this [man] 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.

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

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

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

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

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