Psalms 87

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

A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. 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 to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush; this man 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.”

And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the Highest himself shall establish her.

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

The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. (Selah)

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

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