87:1
[Of the sons of Korah Psalm Song] With its foundations on the holy mountains,
87:2
Yahweh loves his city, he prefers the gates of Zion to any dwelling-place in Jacob.
87:3
He speaks of glory for you, city of God, Pause
87:4
'I number Rahab and Babylon among those that acknowledge me; look at Tyre, Philistia, Ethiopia, so and so was born there.'
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But of Zion it will be said, 'Every one was born there,' her guarantee is the Most High.
87:6
Yahweh in his register of peoples will note against each, 'Born there', Pause
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princes no less than native-born; all make their home in you.
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