Psalm 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

The Glories of the City of GodA Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song.

2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me; Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This one was born there.5 And of Zion it will be said, This one and that one were born in her; And the Most High Himself shall establish her.6 The Lord will record, When He registers the peoples: This one was born there. Selah7 Both the singers and the players on instruments say, All my springs are in you.

PSALMS 87

The Glory of Mount Zion

1 Zion was built by the [Lord]
on the holy mountain,

2 and he loves that city
more than any other place
in all of Israel.

3 Zion, you are the city of God,
and wonderful things
are told about you.

4 Egypt, t Babylonia, Philistia,
Phoenicia, t and Ethiopiat
are some of those nations
that know you,
and their people all say,
“I was born in Zion.”

5 God Most High will strengthen
the city of Zion.
Then everyone will say,
“We were born here too.”

6 The [Lord] will make a list
of his people,
and all who were born here
will be included.

7 All who sing or dance will say,
“I too am from Zion.”