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. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2 Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

The LORD loveth 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 spoken of Thee, O city of God. (Selah)

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

'I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know Me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one was born there.'

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

But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'

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

The LORD shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' (Selah)

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

And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.