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; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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