Psalms 87

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

A Psalm [or] Song for 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.

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 to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush; this [man] 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.

And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the Highest 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 people, [that] this [man] was born there. (Selah)

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

As well the singers as the players on instruments [shall be there]: all my springs [are] in thee.