Psalms 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm. A Song. This house is resting on the holy mountain.

2 Jehovah loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

The Lord has more love for the doors of Zion than for all the tents of Jacob.

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

Noble things are said of you, O town of God. (Selah)

4 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.

Rahab and Babylon will be named among those who have knowledge of me; see, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man had his birth there.

5 Yea, of Zion it shall be said, this and that man was born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.

And of Zion it will be said, This or that man had his birth there; and the Most High will make her strong.

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

The Lord will keep in mind, when he is writing the records of the people, that this man had his birth there. (Selah)

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

The players on instruments will be there, and the dancers will say, All my springs are in you.