< 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. He has founded His city on 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 ascribed to you, O city of God.
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 mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me— along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush — when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the Highest himself shall establish her.
And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were 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)
The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.”
7 As well the singers as the players on instruments [shall be there]: all my springs [are] in thee.
Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”

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