Psalms 87

1His foundation is in the holy mountains.

1 His foundation is in the mountains of holiness.

2Jehovah 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 as among them that know me: Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This one 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.

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

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

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

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

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