Psalms 87

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

“By the sons of Korach; a psalm or song.” It is founded by him on 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 those that know me; behold, here is Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: “This man 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 will it be said, “This and that man were 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 will number when he writeth down nations. “This man was born there.” (Selah)

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

And the singers as well as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs [of joy] are in thee.