Psalms 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

“By the sons of Korach; a psalm or song.” It is founded by him on holy mountains.

2 Yhwh 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 to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as those that know me; behold, here is Philistia, and Tyre, with 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.

But of Zion will it be said, “This and that man were born in her:” and the Most High himself doth establish her.

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

The Lord will number when he writeth down nations. “This man was born there.” (Selah)

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

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