Psalms 87

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

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

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

The LORD 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 about you, 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 record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Look, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: "This one 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.'

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

The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples, "This one was born there." (Selah)

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

And those who sing as well as the pipers: "My whole source of joy is in you."