Psalms 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.

2 YHWH 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 Elohim. (Selah)

Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God.

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 will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me— along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush — when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”

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

And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”

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

The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.”

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

Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”