Salme 87

1 Han har grundlagt en Stad paa de hellige Bjerge.

“By the sons of Korach; a psalm or song.” It is founded by him on holy mountains.

2 Herren elsker Zions Porte fremfor alle Jakobs Boliger.

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

3 Der er herlige Ting sagt i dig, du Guds Stad! (Sela)

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

4 Jeg vil nævne Rahab og Babel iblandt dem, som kende mig; se, Filisteren og Tyrieren samt Morianen: „Denne, han er født der.‟

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as those that know me; behold, here is Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: “This man was born there.”

5 Men til Zion skal der siges: Denne og hin er født i den, den Højeste selv skal befæste den.

But of Zion will it be said, “This and that man were born in her:” and the Most High himself doth establish her.

6 Herren skal tælle, naar han opskriver Folkene, og sige: „Denne er født der.‟ (Sela)

The Lord will number when he writeth down nations. “This man was born there.” (Selah)

7 Og de, som synge, tillige med dem, som danse, skulle sige: Alle mine Kilder ere i dig.

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