Psalms 87

1 For the Sons of Korah. A Melody, a Song. His foundation, is in the holy mountains:

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

2 Yahweh loveth 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 to be spoken of thee, O city of God. (Selah)

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

4 I will mention Rahab and Babylon, to them who know me—Lo! Philistia and Tyre with 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 But, of Zion, it shall be said—This man and that were born in her, And the Highest himself shall establish her.

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

6 Yahweh, will record, when he enrolleth the peoples, This one was born there. (Selah)

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

7 As well the singers as the flute-players [are saying], —All my springs, are in thee!

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