1 God’s a87:1 Lit. His foundation is in the holy mountains. ISV — Psalm 87:1
2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than the dwellings of Jacob. ISV — Psalm 87:2
3 Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Interlude ISV — Psalm 87:3
4 I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me— including Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia b87:4 Lit. Cush — “This one was born there,” they say. c87:4 The Heb. lacks they say ISV — Psalm 87:4
5 Indeed, about Zion it will be said: “More than one person d87:5 Lit. a man and a man was born in it,” and “The Most High himself did e87:5 Or secured it.” ISV — Psalm 87:5
6 The LORD will record, as he registers the peoples, f87:6 Lit. record, in a registry of people “This one was born there.” Interlude ISV — Psalm 87:6
7 Then singers, as they play their instruments, g87:7 Or singers and flute players will declare, “All my roots h87:7 Lit. springs are in you.” ISV — Psalm 87:7