Psalm 87

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. InterludeISV — 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.” InterludeISV — 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