Psalms 87

1 A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.

A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. The Lord founded the city on his holy mountain.

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

Jerusalem is the city that the Lord loves more than any other city in Israel.

3 Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God.

Many wonderful things are said of you, city of God! (Selah)

4 “I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me— along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush — when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”

I mention Egypt and Babylon as those who know me, and in addition Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia—“this man was born there.”

5 And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”

It will be said concerning Jerusalem, “Everyone was born there,” and the Most High will make it secure.

6 The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.”

When the Lord registers the nations, he will write, “They were born there.” (Selah)

7 Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”

Singers and dancers alike say, “Living here I am at home.”