Psalms 87

1 A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. The Lord founded the city on his holy mountain.

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

2 Jerusalem is the city that the Lord loves more than any other city in Israel.

The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 Many wonderful things are said of you, city of God! (Selah)

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

4 I mention Egypt and Babylon as those who know me, and in addition Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia—“this man was born there.”

“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.’”

5 It will be said concerning Jerusalem, “Everyone was born there,” and the Most High will make it secure.

And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”

6 When the Lord registers the nations, he will write, “They were born there.” (Selah)

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

7 Singers and dancers alike say, “Living here I am at home.”

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