Psalms 87

1 A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

“A psalm of the sons of Korah.” His foundation is in the holy mountains;

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

Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

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

Glorious things are said of thee, O city of God! (Pause)

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush; this man was born there.

“I name Egypt and Babylon among them that know me; Behold! Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia, —They also were born there.”

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

And of Zion it shall be said, “Men of every nation were born there, And the Most High hath established her.”

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

Jehovah, when he numbereth the nations, shall write, “These were born there!” (Pause)

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

Singers as well as dancers, —All my springs are in thee!