Psalms 87

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

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

2 The LORD 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 ascribed to you, O city of God.

Glorious things are spoken of Thee, O 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 will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know Me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one 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.”

But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'

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

The LORD shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' (Selah)

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

And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.