Psalms 87

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

[A Psalm by 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 loves 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 about you, 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 record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Look, Philistia, Tyre, and also 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.”

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

6 Yahweh writes in the census book of the nations, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

The LORD will count, when he writes up 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 those who sing as well as the pipers: "My whole source of joy is in you."