1 By sons of Korah. -- A Psalm, a song. His foundation `is' in holy mountains.
2 Jehovah is loving the gates of Zion Above all the tabernacles of Jacob.
3 Honourable things are spoken in Thee, O city of God. Selah.
4 I mention Rahab and Babel to those knowing Me, Lo, Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush! This `one' was born there.
5 And of Zion it is said: Each one was born in her, And He, the Most High, doth establish her.
6 Jehovah doth recount in the describing of the peoples, `This `one' was born there.' Selah.
7 Singers also as players on instruments, All my fountains `are' in Thee!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psalm 87 about?
Which nations are mentioned as being 'born' in Zion in Psalm 87?
How does Psalm 87 end?
The closing line, 'all my springs are in thee,' recalls the imagery of God as the source of life found in Psalms 36:9. Its picture of singers and instrument players celebrating in Zion sets up the far darker tone of Psalms 88 that follows.
