Psalms 87

1 A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

2 Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

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

3 Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.

4 “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.’”

4 I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”

5 And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”

5 Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her.

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

6 Yahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.

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

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