Psalms 87

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

“By the sons of Korach; a psalm or song.” It is founded by him on holy mountains.

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

The Lord 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 those that know me; behold, here is Philistia, and Tyre, with 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.

But of Zion will it be said, “This and that man were born in her:” and the Most High himself doth establish her.

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

The Lord will number when he writeth down nations. “This man was born there.” (Selah)

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

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