Psalms 87

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 [Of the sons of Korah Psalm Song] With its foundations on the holy mountains,	1 A psalm of the Korahites. A song. The LORD loves the city founded on holy mountains,
2 Yahweh loves his city, he prefers the gates of Zion to any dwel ing-place in Jacob.	2 Loves the gates of Zion more than any dwelling in Jacob.
3 He speaks of glory for you, city of God,Pause	3 Glorious things are said of you, O city of God! Selah
4 'I number Rahab and Babylon among those that acknowledge me; look at Tyre, Philistia, Ethiopia, soand so was born there.'	4 From Babylon and Egypt I count those who acknowledge the LORD. Philistia, Ethiopia, Tyre, of them it can be said: "This one was born there."
5 But of Zion it wil be said, 'Every one was born there,' her guarantee is the Most High.	5 But of Zion it must be said: "They all were born here." The Most High confirms this;
6 Yahweh in his register of peoples wil note against each, 'Born there',Pause	6 the Lord notes in the register of the peoples: "This one was born here." Selah
7 princes no less than native-born; all make their home in you.	7 So all sing in their festive dance: "Within you is my true home."