Psalms 87

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

A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. The Lord founded the city on his holy mountain.

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

Jerusalem is the city that the Lord loves more than any other city in Israel.

3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. (Selah)

Many wonderful things are said of you, city of God! (Selah)

4 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.

I mention Egypt and Babylon as those who know me, and in addition Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia—“this man was born there.”

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

It will be said concerning Jerusalem, “Everyone was born there,” and the Most High will make it secure.

6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the peoples, this one was born there. (Selah)

When the Lord registers the nations, he will write, “They were born there.” (Selah)

7 They that sing as well as they that dance [shall say], All my fountains are in thee.

Singers and dancers alike say, “Living here I am at home.”