Psalm 87
JPS TaNaKH 1917
Chapter overview
Psalm 87 praises Zion as a beloved foundation whose citizenship reaches surprisingly far. Former outsiders and distant peoples are counted as native-born, while singers and dancers celebrate the city as a shared source.
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1A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3Glorious things are spoken of Thee, O city of God. Selah
4'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.'
5But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'
6The LORD shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' Selah
7And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.
JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.