Psalms 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

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

The Lord loveth 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 as among those who know me. Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This man was born there.

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

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

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

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

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

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