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.”

Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; and the Most High 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 writeth up the peoples, this one was born there. (Selah)

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

They that sing as well as they that dance [shall say], All my fountains are in thee.