Psalms 87

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

“By the sons of Korach; a psalm or song.” It is founded by him on 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 those that know me; behold, here is 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.”

But of Zion will it be said, “This and that man were 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 will number when he writeth down nations. “This man was born there.” (Selah)

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

And the singers as well as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs [of joy] are in thee.