Psalms 87

1On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the Lord.

2He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel.

3O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Interlude

4I will count Egypt and Babylon among those who know me— also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia. They have all become citizens of Jerusalem!

5Regarding Jerusalem it will be said, “Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.” And the Most High will personally bless this city.

6When the Lord registers the nations, he will say, “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude

7The people will play flutes and sing, “The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”