Psalms 87

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

A psalm of the sons of Korah; a song. On the holy mount stands the city he founded;

2 Jehovah loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

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

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

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

4 I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Look, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: "This one was born there."

“I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. See, there are Philistia, and Tyre, along with Cush— and will say, 'This one was born there.'”

5 Yes, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one was born in her;" the Most High himself will establish her.

Of Zion it will be said, “Each of these was born in her; and the Most High himself will establish her.”

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

Yahweh writes in the census book of the nations, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

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

So also the singers and the dancers say together, “All my fountains are in you.”