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.

The LORD 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 you, 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 to them that 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.

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

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

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

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

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