Psalms 87

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

A Psalm [or] Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation [is] in the holy mountains.

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

The LORD loveth 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 to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush; 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.'

And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the Highest himself shall establish her.

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

The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, [that] this [man] was born there. (Selah)

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

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