Psalms 87

1 By sons of Korah. — A Psalm, a song. His foundation [is] in holy mountains.

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

2 Jehovah is loving the gates of Zion Above all the tabernacles of Jacob.

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

3 Honourable things are spoken in Thee, O city of God. (Selah)

Many wonderful things are said of you, city of God! (Selah)

4 I mention Rahab and Babel to those knowing Me, Lo, Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush! This [one] 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 is said: Each one was born in her, And He, the Most High, doth establish her.

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

6 Jehovah doth recount in the describing of the peoples, 'This [one] was born there.' (Selah)

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

7 Singers also as players on instruments, All my fountains [are] in Thee!

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