Psalms 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

[A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song.] His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

YHWH 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 are spoken about you, 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 record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Look, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: "This one 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.

Yes, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one was born in her;" the Most High himself will establish her.

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

YHWH will count, when he writes up the peoples, "This one was born there." (Selah)

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

And those who sing as well as the pipers: "My whole source of joy is in you."