Psalms 87

1 HIS foundation is in the holy mountains.

A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. The Lord founded the city on his holy mountain.

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

Jerusalem is the city that the Lord loves more than any other city in Israel.

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

Many wonderful things are said of you, city of God! (Selah)

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.

I mention Egypt and Babylon as those who know me, and in addition Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia—“this man was born there.”

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

It will be said concerning Jerusalem, “Everyone was born there,” and the Most High will make it secure.

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

When the Lord registers the nations, he will write, “They were born there.” (Selah)

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

Singers and dancers alike say, “Living here I am at home.”