Psalms 87

1 “A psalm of the sons of Korah.” His foundation is in the holy mountains;

A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.

2 Jehovah loveth 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 said of thee, O city of God! (Pause)

Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God.

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

“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me— along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush — when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”

5 And of Zion it shall be said, “Men of every nation were born there, And the Most High hath established her.”

And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”

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

The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.”

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

Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”