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87 (Of the Bnei Korach. A mizmor. A shir) On the Harei Kodesh (Holy Mountain) stands His foundation.

Hashem loveth the sha’arei Tziyon more than all the mishkenot Ya’akov.

Glorious things are spoken of thee, O Ir HaElohim. Selah.

To them that know me, I will make mention of Rachav and Babylon; hinei, Philistia, and Tzor, with Ethiopia: this man was born there.

But of Tziyon it shall be said, This one and that one were born in her; and Elyon Himself shall establish it.

Hashem shall register, when He writeth up the people, that this one was born there. Selah.

The sharim (ones singing) as well as the cholelim (players on instruments) shall be there; all my fountains are in thee.

The Glories of the City of God

A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song.

87 His foundation is in the holy mountains.
(A)The Lord loves the gates of Zion
More than all the dwellings of Jacob.
(B)Glorious things are spoken of you,
O city of God! Selah

“I will make mention of [a]Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me;
Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia:
‘This one was born there.’ ”

And of Zion it will be said,
“This one and that one were born in her;
And the Most High Himself shall establish her.”
The Lord will record,
When He (C)registers the peoples:
“This one was born there.” Selah

Both the singers and the players on instruments say,
“All my springs are in you.”

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 87:4 Egypt