Psalms, 87

0.

0. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song.

1. [Of the sons of Korah Psalm Song] With its foundations on the holy mountains,

1. On the holy mount stands the city he founded;

2. Yahweh loves his city, he prefers the gates of Zion to any dwelling-place in Jacob.

2. the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

3. He speaks of glory for you, city of God,Pause

3. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. [Selah]

4. 'I number Rahab and Babylon among those that acknowledge me; look at Tyre, Philistia, Ethiopia, so and so was born there.'

4. Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia -- "This one was born there," they say.

5. But of Zion it will be said, 'Every one was born there,' her guarantee is the Most High.

5. And of Zion it shall be said, "This one and that one were born in her"; for the Most High himself will establish her.

6. Yahweh in his register of peoples will note against each, 'Born there',Pause

6. The LORD records as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." [Selah]

7. princes no less than native-born; all make their home in you.

7. Singers and dancers alike say, "All my springs are in you."