Psalms 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

Adonai 'ahav ·affectionately loves· the gates of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] more than all the dwellings of Jacob [Supplanter].

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

Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

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 record Rahab and Babylon [Confusion] among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one 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.

Yes, of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” haElyon [the Most High] himself will establish her.

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

Adonai will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

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

Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”