Psalms 87
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
World English Bible
1A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
1His foundation is in 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 spoken about you, 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.'
4I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”
5But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'
5Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” 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 count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.
7And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.
7Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”
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