Psalms 87

1 “By the sons of Korach; a psalm or song.” It is founded by him on 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.

YHWH 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 as those that know me; behold, here is 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 But of Zion will it be said, “This and that man were born in her:” and the Most High himself doth 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 will number when he writeth down nations. “This man was born there.” (Selah)

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

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

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