Psalm 87

The LORD Loves the Gates of Zion

A Psalm of the sons of Korah (bald). A song.

1 He has founded His city

on the holy mountains \His foundation is on the holy mountains/.a

2The LORD {YHWH} loves the gates of Zion

more than all the dwellings of Jacob (he grasps the heel).

3Glorious things are ascribed to you,

O city of God {Elohim}.

Selah

4“I will mention Rahab (Rahab)b and Babylon (confusion by mixing)

among those who know Me—

along with Philistia (land of sojourners), Tyre (a rock), and Cush (the upper Nile region)c

when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”

5And it will be said of Zion:

“This one and that one were born in her,

and the Most High Himself will establish her.”

6The LORD {YHWH} will record in the register of the peoples:

“This one was born in Zion.”

Selah

7Singers and pipers will proclaim,

“All my springs of joy are in You.”


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