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.” His foundation is in the holy mountains;

2 The LORD loves 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 about you, city of God. (Selah)

Glorious things are said of thee, O city of God! (Pause)

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

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

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

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

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

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