Psalms 87

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

A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. The Lord founded the city on his holy mountain.

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

Jerusalem is the city that the Lord loves more than any other city in Israel.

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

Many wonderful things are said of 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 mention Egypt and Babylon as those who know me, and in addition Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia—“this man 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.

It will be said concerning Jerusalem, “Everyone was born there,” and the Most High will make it secure.

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

When the Lord registers the nations, he will write, “They were born there.” (Selah)

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

Singers and dancers alike say, “Living here I am at home.”