Psalms 87

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

His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

The LORD loves 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 you, 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 to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with 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.”

And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

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

The LORD shall count, when he writes up the people, that this man was born there. (Selah)

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

As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in you.