Psalms 87

1 A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH. A SONG. His foundation [is] in holy mountains.

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

2 YHWH is loving the gates of Zion Above all the dwelling places of Jacob.

Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 Honorable things are spoken in You, O city of God. (Selah)

Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. (Selah)

4 I mention Rahab and Babel to those knowing Me, Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush! This [one] was born there.

I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”

5 And of Zion it is said: Each one was born in her, And He, the Most High, establishes 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 YHWH recounts in the describing of the peoples, “This [one] was born there.” (Selah)

Yahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

7 Also singers as players on instruments, All my fountains [are] in You!

Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”