Salme 87

1 Af Koras Sønner. En Salme. En Sang. Sin Stad, grundfæstet paa hellige Bjerge, har HERREN kær,

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

2 Zions Porte fremfor alle Jakobs Boliger.

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

3 Der siges herlige Ting om dig, du Guds Stad. (Sela)

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

4 Jeg nævner Rahab og Babel blandt dem, der kender HERREN, Filisterland, Tyrus og Kusj: en fødtes her, en anden 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 Zion kalder man Moder, der fødtes enhver, den Højeste holder det selv ved Magt.

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 tæller efter i Folkeslagenes Liste, en fødtes her, en anden der. (Sela)

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

7 Syngende og dansende siger de: »Alle mine Kilder er i dig!«

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