Psalms 87

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

For the Sons of Korah. A Melody, a Song. His foundation, is in the holy mountains:

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

Yahweh loveth 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 to be spoken of thee, O city of God. (Selah)

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, to them who know me—Lo! Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia, This one was born there.

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

But, of Zion, it shall be said—This man and that were born in her, And the Highest himself shall establish her.

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

Yahweh, will record, when he enrolleth the peoples, This one was born there. (Selah)

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

As well the singers as the flute-players [are saying], —All my springs, are in thee!