Psalms 87
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
Berean Standard Bible
1A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
1He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3Glorious things are spoken of Thee, O city of God. Selah
3Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah
4'I 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 mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me— along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush — when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
5But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'
5And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”
6The LORD shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' Selah
6The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
7And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.
7Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”
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