Psalms 87

1 Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm. A Song. His foundation is in the mountains of holiness.

His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2 Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion more than all the habitations of Jacob.

Jehovah loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. (Selah)

Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. (Selah)

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon among them that know me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: this [man] was born there.

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among those who know me. Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This man was born there.

5 And of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; and the Most High himself shall establish her.

Yea, of Zion it shall be said, this and that man was born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.

6 Jehovah will count, when he inscribeth the peoples, This [man] was born there. (Selah)

Jehovah will count when he writes up the peoples: This man was born there. (Selah)

7 As well the singers as the dancers [shall say], All my springs are in thee.

Those who sing as well as those who dance shall say, All my fountains are in thee.