Psalms 87

1 “By the sons of Korach; a psalm or song.” It is founded by him on 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 as those that know me; behold, here is 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 But of Zion will it be said, “This and that man were born in her:” and the Most High himself doth 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 will number when he writeth down nations. “This man was born there.” (Selah)

Yahweh, will record, when he enrolleth 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.

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