Psalms 87

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

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

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

The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

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

Glorious things are spoken about 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 will record Rahab and Babylon amongst those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “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.

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

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

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

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

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