Psalms 87

1His foundation is in the holy mountains.

1 His foundation is in the mountains of holiness.

2The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

2 Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion more than all the habitations of Jacob.

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

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

4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon among them that know me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: this [man] was born there.

5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

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

6The Lord shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.

6 Jehovah will count, when he inscribeth the peoples, This [man] was born there. Selah.

7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.

7 As well the singers as the dancers [shall say], All my springs are in thee.