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. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

The LORD loveth 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 spoken of Thee, O city of God. (Selah)

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 make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know Me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one was born there.'

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

But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'

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

The LORD shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' (Selah)

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

And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.