Psalms 87

1 A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song. 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 loves 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 about you, city of God. (Selah)

Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God.

4 I will record Rahab and Babylon amongst those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one 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 Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will 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 will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.”

7 Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”

Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”