Psalms 87

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

[A Psalm by 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.

YHWH 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 spoken about you, 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 record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Look, Philistia, Tyre, and also 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.

Yes, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one was born in her;" the Most High himself will establish her.

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

YHWH will count, when he writes up 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 those who sing as well as the pipers: "My whole source of joy is in you."