Psalms 87

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

His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

Jehovah 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 of thee, O city of God. (Selah)

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

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among those who know me. Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This man 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.

Yea, of Zion it shall be said, this and that man 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)

Jehovah will count when he writes up the peoples: This man was born there. (Selah)

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

Those who sing as well as those who dance shall say, All my fountains are in thee.