| 87:1 | His foundation is in the holy mountains. |
| 87:2 | The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 87:3 | Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. |
| 87:4 | I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. |
| 87:5 | And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. |
| 87:6 | The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah. |
| 87:7 | As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee. |