Psalms 87

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

“A psalm of the sons of Korah.” His foundation is in the holy mountains;

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

Jehovah 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 said of thee, O city of God! (Pause)

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 name Egypt and Babylon among them that know me; Behold! Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia, —They also were 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.

And of Zion it shall be said, “Men of every nation were born there, And the Most High hath established her.”

6 The Lord will number when he writeth down nations. “This man was born there.” (Selah)

Jehovah, when he numbereth the nations, shall write, “These were born there!” (Pause)

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

Singers as well as dancers, —All my springs are in thee!