Psalms 87
World English BibleTranslation
World English Bible
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
1His foundation is in the holy mountains.
1A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.
3Glorious things are spoken of Thee, O city of God. Selah
4I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”
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.'
5Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her.
5But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'
6The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.
6The LORD shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' Selah
7Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”
7And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.
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