Psalm 87

The LORD Loves the Gates of Zion

1 A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.

He has founded His city

on the holy mountains.*87:1 Literally His foundation is on the holy mountains

2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion

more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 Glorious things are ascribed to you,

O city of God.

Selah

4 "I will mention Rahab*87:4 Rahab is a poetic name for Egypt. and Babylon

among those who know Me —

along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush*87:4 That is, the upper Nile region —

when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’"

5 And it will be said of Zion:

"This one and that one were born in her,

and the Most High Himself will establish her."

6 The LORD will record in the register of the peoples:

"This one was born in Zion."

Selah

7 Singers and pipers will proclaim,

"All my springs of joy are in You."