The Book of Psalms
Psalms 87
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.
The LORD Loves the Gates of Zion
1 He has founded His cityon the holy mountains.Literally His foundation is on the holy mountains
The LORD loves the gates of Zionmore than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Glorious things are ascribed to you,O city of God.Selah
“ 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.’”Rahab is a poetic name for Egypt.That is, the upper Nile region
And it will be said of Zion:“ This one and that one were born in her,and the Most High Himself will establish her.”
The LORD will record in the register of the peoples:“ This one was born in Zion.”Selah
Singers and pipers will proclaim,“ All my springs of joy are in You.”