Psalms 87

1 A psalm of the sons of Korah; a song. On the holy mount stands the city he founded;

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

2 Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the tents of Jacob.

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

3 Glorious things are said of you, city of God. (Selah)

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

4 “I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. See, there are Philistia, and Tyre, along with Cush— and will say, '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 Of Zion it will be said, “Each of these was born in her; and the Most High himself will establish 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 Yahweh writes in the census book of the nations, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

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

7 So also the singers and the dancers say together, “All my fountains are in you.”

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