Psalms 87

1 A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

Jehovah loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 Glorious things are spoken of Thee, O city of God. (Selah)

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

4 '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.'

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among those who know me. Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This man was born there.

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

Yea, of Zion it shall be said, this and that man was born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.

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

Jehovah will count when he writes up the peoples: This man was born there. (Selah)

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

Those who sing as well as those who dance shall say, All my fountains are in thee.