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.

YHWH 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)

YHWH 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."