1 He has set his foundation on the holy mountain; |
2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
3 Glorious things are said of you,
O city of God:
Selah |
4 "I will record Rahab1 87:4 A poetic name for Egypt and Babylon
among those who acknowledge me-
Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush2 87:4 That is, the upper Nile region -
and will say, 'This3 87:4 Or "O Rahab and Babylon, / Philistia, Tyre and Cush, / I will record concerning those who acknowledge me: / 'This one was born in Zion.' " |
5 Indeed, of Zion it will be said,
"This one and that one were born in her,
and the Most High himself will establish her." |
6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples:
"This one was born in Zion."
Selah |
7 As they make music they will sing,
"All my fountains are in you." |
