87:1 Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song.

The Lord’s city is in the holy hills.

2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion

more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

3 People say wonderful things about you,

O city of God. (Selah)

4 I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers.

Here are Philistia and Tyre, along with Ethiopia.

It is said of them, “This one was born there.”

5 But it is said of Zion’s residents,

“Each one of these was born in her,

and the Most High makes her secure.”

6 The Lord writes in the census book of the nations,

“This one was born there.” (Selah)

7 As for the singers, as well as the pipers—

all of them sing within your walls.

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