Mapisarema 87

1 Zvavanakomana vaKora. Pisarema. Rwiyo. Akateya nheyo dzake pagomo dzvene;

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

2 Jehovha anoda masuo eZioni kupfuura pose panogara Jakobho.

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

3 Zvinhu zvakaisvonaka zvinotaurwa pamusoro pako, iwe guta raMwari: Sera

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

4 “Ndichanyora nezvaRahabhi neBhabhironi pakati pavanondiziva, neFiristiawo neTire, pamwe chete neEtiopia, uye vachati, ‘Uyu akaberekerwa muZioni.’”

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 Zvirokwazvo, pamusoro peZioni vachati, “Uyu nowoyo vakaberekerwamo, uye Wokumusoro-soro pachake acharisimbisa.”

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

6 Jehovha achanyora panonyorwa mazita amarudzi, kuti, “Uyu akaberekerwa muZioni.” Sera

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

7 Pavanoimba, vachaimba vachiti, “Matsime angu ose ari mamuri.”

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