Psalms 87

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

For the Sons of Korah. A Melody, a Song. His foundation, is in the holy mountains:

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

Yahweh 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 to be 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 mention Rahab and Babylon, to them who know me—Lo! Philistia and Tyre with 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.

But, of Zion, it shall be said—This man and that were 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)

Yahweh, will record, when he enrolleth 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.

As well the singers as the flute-players [are saying], —All my springs, are in thee!