Old Testament
Psalms 87
Overview
Psalm 87 is a short, dazzling hymn celebrating Zion as the city of God and, astonishingly, as the birthplace of the nations. The LORD loves the gates of Zion above all other dwellings, and glorious things are spoken of her. Then God registers former enemies—Egypt (Rahab), Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—as though each were born in Zion, declaring that singers and dancers alike will say, "All my springs are in you."
1A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. 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.
4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there : all my springs are in thee.