Psalms 87
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Psalms 87
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A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains. | Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm. A Song. This house is resting on the holy mountain. |
Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob. | The Lord has more love for the doors of Zion than for all the tents of Jacob. |
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah | Noble things are said of you, O town of God. (Selah.) |
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. | Rahab and Babylon will be named among those who have knowledge of me; see, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man had his birth there. |
Yea, 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 will be said, This or that man had his birth there; and the Most High will make her strong. |
Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. Selah | The Lord will keep in mind, when he is writing the records of the people, that this man had his birth there. (Selah.) |
They that sing as well as they that dance [shall say], All my fountains are in thee. | The players on instruments will be there, and the dancers will say, All my springs are in you. |