Psalms 87

1 For the Sons of Korah. A Melody, 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 Yahweh loveth the gates of Zion, More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

YHWH loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

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

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

4 I will mention Rahab and Babylon, to them who know me—Lo! 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 But, of Zion, it shall be said—This man and that were born in her, And the Highest 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 Yahweh, will record, when he enrolleth the peoples, This one was born there. (Selah)

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

7 As well the singers as the flute-players [are saying], —All my springs, are in thee!

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