The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion
87 1 He has founded his city on the holy mountain. 2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are said of you, city of God:[1]
4 "I will record Rahab[2] and Babylon among those who acknowledge me- Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush[3] - and will say, 'This one was born in Zion.' "[4] 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." 7 As they make music they will sing, "All my fountains are in you."
[1] 87:3 The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.
[2] 87:4 A poetic name for Egypt
[3] 87:4 That is, the upper Nile region
[4] 87:4 Or ""I will record concerning those who acknowledge me:" / "'This one was born in Zion.'" / "Hear this, Rahab and Babylon," / "and you too, Philistia, Tyre and Cush.""