Psalms 87 — AAB

The LORD Loves the Gates of Zion

A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.

87Verse 1He has founded His cityon the holy mountains.^{+Verse 2}The LORD loves the gates of Zionmore than all the dwellings of Jacob.^{Verse 3}Glorious things are ascribed to you,O city of God.Selah^{Verse 4}“I will mention Rahab⁺and Babylonamong those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush⁺—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”^{Verse 5}And it will be said of Zion:“This one and that one were born in her,
and the Most High Himself will establish her.”^{Verse 6}The LORD will record in the register of the peoples:“This one was born in Zion.”Selah^{Verse 7}Singers and pipers will proclaim,“All my springs of joy are in You.”