Psalms 87

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

[A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song.] His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

Jehovah 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 about you, 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 record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Look, 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 it will be said, "This one and that one was born in her;" the Most High himself will establish her.

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

Jehovah will count, when he writes up the peoples, "This one was born there." (Selah)

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

And those who sing as well as the pipers: "My whole source of joy is in you."