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.

Adonai 'ahav ·affectionately loves· the gates of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] more than all the dwellings of Jacob [Supplanter].

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

Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

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 record Rahab and Babylon [Confusion] among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also 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.”

Yes, of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” haElyon [the Most High] himself will establish her.

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

Adonai will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

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

Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”