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; a Song. 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 spoken of thee, O 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 make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with 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.

Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; And 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)

Jehovah will count, when he writeth 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.

They that sing as well as they that dance [shall say], All my fountains are in thee.