Psalms 87

1His foundation is in the holy mountains.

1God has built his city on the holy mountains.

2Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

2The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than any other place where the descendants of Jacob live.

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

3Wonderful things are said about you, O city of God.

4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This one was born there.

4I will record Egypt and Babylon among those who acknowledge me—also Philistia and Tyre, along with Ethiopia—and I will say, 'This person was born in Zion.'

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

5Indeed, people will say regarding Zion, 'Each of these was born in her,' and the Most High himself will make the city secure.

6Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. [Selah

6The Lord will write in the record of the nations: 'This person was born there.'

7They that sing as well as they that dance shall say, All my fountains are in thee.

7Singers and dancers alike will say, 'All my fresh springs of life are in you.'