PsalmsChapter 87

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¹A psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.
He has built his city on the holy mountains. ²The LORD loves the gates of Zion
more than all the homes of Jacob. ³City of God, people say glorious things about you.
Selah ⁴"I will name Rahab and Babylon among those who know me.
I will name Philistia, Tyre, and Cush too.
I will say, 'This one was born in Zion.'"a ⁵People will say this about Zion:
"This one and that one were born in her.
The Most High himself will make her strong." ⁶The LORD will write in the list of the peoples,
"This one was born in Zion."
Selah ⁷Singers and flute players will call out,
"All my springs of joy are in you."