87:1 {A Psalm [or] Song for the sons of Korah.} His foundation [is] in the holy mountains.
87:1 A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

87:2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
87:2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

87:3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
87:3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah

87:4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this [man] was born there.
87:4 "I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me; Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia: 'This one was born there.'"

87:5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
87:5 And of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her; And the Most High Himself shall establish her."

87:6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, [that] this [man] was born there. Selah.
87:6 The LORD will record, When He registers the peoples: "This one was born there." Selah

87:7 As well the singers as the players on instruments [shall be there]: all my springs [are] in thee.
87:7 Both the singers and the players on instruments say, "All my springs are in you."