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 holy mountains.

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

YHWH is loving the gates of Zion Above all the dwelling places of Jacob.

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

Honorable things are spoken in You, 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 mention Rahab and Babel to those knowing Me, Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush! 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.

And of Zion it is said: Each one was born in her, And He, the Most High, establishes her.

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

YHWH recounts in the describing of 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.

Also singers as players on instruments, All my fountains [are] in You!