Psalms 87

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

Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm. A Song. This house is resting on the holy mountain.

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

The Lord has more love for the doors of Zion than for all the tents of Jacob.

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

Noble things are said of you, O town 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.

Rahab and Babylon will be named among those who have knowledge of me; see, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man had his birth there.

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

And of Zion it will be said, This or that man had his birth there; and the Most High will make her strong.

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

The Lord will keep in mind, when he is writing the records of the people, that this man had his birth there. (Selah)

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

The players on instruments will be there, and the dancers will say, All my springs are in you.