Psalms 87 - New International Version, 1984
Psalm 87
Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song.
He has set his foundation on the holy mountain;
Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song.
He has set his foundation on the holy mountain;
the Lord loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Glorious things are said of you,
O city of God: Selah
O city of God: Selah
“I will record Rahab and Babylon
among those who acknowledge me—
Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush—
and will say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
among those who acknowledge me—
Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush—
and will say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Indeed, of Zion it will be said,
“This one and that one were born in her,
and the Most High himself will establish her.”
“This one and that one were born in her,
and the Most High himself will establish her.”
The Lord will write in the register of the peoples:
“This one was born in Zion.” Selah
“This one was born in Zion.” Selah
As they make music they will sing,
“All my fountains are in you.”
“All my fountains are in you.”