Psalms 87

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

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

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

The LORD loves 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 spoken about you, city of God. (Selah)

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 will record Rahab and Babylon amongst those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was 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.

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

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

The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

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

Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”