< Psalms 87 >
1 A Psalm [or] Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation [is] in the holy mountains.
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 The LORD 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 God. (Selah)
Glorious things are spoken of you, 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 to them that know me: behold 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.
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, [that] this [man] was born there. (Selah)
The LORD shall count, when he writes up the people, that 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.
As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in you.