Psalm 87 ~ Psalm 87

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1 H is foundation is in the holy mountains.

¶ His foundation is in mountains of holiness.

2 J ehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 G lorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah

Glorious things are spoken of thee, 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.

¶ I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those that know me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one was born there.

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

And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man were born in her; and the highest himself shall establish her.

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

The LORD shall count when he writes up the peoples that this one was born there. Selah.

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

And singers and players on instruments in her shall say: all my springs are in thee.