Psalms 87

1 A Psalme or song committed to the sonnes of Korah. God layde his foundations among the holy mountaines.

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

2 The Lord loueth the gates of Zion aboue all the habitations of Iaakob.

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

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

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

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babel among them that knowe me: beholde Palestina and Tyrus with Ethiopia, There is he borne.

“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 And of Zion it shall be sayde, Many are borne in her: and he, euen the most High shall stablish her.

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 The Lord shall count, when hee writeth the people, He was borne there. (Selah)

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

7 Aswell the singers as the players on instruments shall prayse thee: all my springs are in thee.

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