Psalms 87

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

A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

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

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

Glorious things are spoken of Thee, O 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 will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know Me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one was born there.'

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

But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'

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

The LORD shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' (Selah)

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

And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.