Psalms 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

“A psalm of the sons of Korah.” His foundation is in the holy mountains;

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

Jehovah 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 said of thee, O city of God! (Pause)

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 name Egypt and Babylon among them that know me; Behold! Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia, —They also were 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.

And of Zion it shall be said, “Men of every nation were born there, And the Most High hath established her.”

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

Jehovah, when he numbereth the nations, shall write, “These were born there!” (Pause)

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

Singers as well as dancers, —All my springs are in thee!