Psalms 87

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

A Psalm by the sons of Korah; 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.

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 spoken about you, 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 record Rahab and Babylon amongst those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also 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.

Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” 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 count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

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

Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”