Psalm 87

A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song.

Verse 1His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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

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

Verse 4I will record Rahaba and Babylon among those who acknowledge me.

Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia:

“This one was born there.”

Verse 5Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;”

the Most High himself will establish her.

Verse 6The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples,

“This one was born there.” Selah.

Verse 7Those who sing as well as those who dance say,

“All my springs are in you.”