The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 87

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 87 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.” — the complete text of all 7 verses is below, free to read online.

1A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2HaShem loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3Glorious things are spoken of Thee, O city of G-d. Selah

4'I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know Me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one was born there.'

5But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'

6HaShem shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' Selah

7And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.

7 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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