Psalms 87

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

Of the Korahites, a psalm. A song. On the holy mountain stands the city he founded.

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 he is speaking of you, you 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.

“Among those who are mine I name Rahab and Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, Ethiopia, their people will say I was born in Zion.

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

As for Zion it will be said each and all were born in her.” The Lord will preserve her.

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

The Lord will count, when enrolling the peoples, “This one was born there, and that one was born there.” (Selah)

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

Singers and dancers alike will say “All my springs are in you.”