Psalm 87
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1On the holy mount stands the city he founded;1Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song. The LORD's city is in the holy hills.
2the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
3Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God. Selah3People say wonderful things about you, O city of God. (Selah)
4Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush— “This one was born there,” they say.4I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. Here are Philistia and Tyre, along with Ethiopia. It is said of them, "This one was born there."
5And of Zion it shall be said, “This one and that one were born in her”; for the Most High himself will establish her.5But it is said of Zion's residents, "Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure."
6The LORD records as he registers the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah6The LORD writes in the census book of the nations, "This one was born there." (Selah)
7Singers and dancers alike say, “All my springs are in you.”7As for the singers, as well as the pipers--all of them sing within your walls.
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Psalm 86
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