Psalms 87

¹His foundation is in the holy mountains.

²Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

³Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. [Selah

⁴I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This one was born there.

⁵Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; And the Most High himself will establish her.

⁶Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. [Selah

⁷They that sing as well as they that dance shall say, All my fountains are in thee.

Psalms 87

¹By sons of Korah. A Psalm, a song. His foundation is in holy mountains.

²Jehovah is loving the gates of Zion Above all the tabernacles of Jacob.

³Honourable things are spoken in Thee, O city of God. Selah.

⁴I mention Rahab and Babel to those knowing Me, Lo, Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush! This one was born there.

⁵And of Zion it is said: Each one was born in her, And He, the Most High, doth establish her.

⁶Jehovah doth recount in the describing of the peoples, `This one was born there.' Selah.

⁷Singers also as players on instruments, All my fountains are in Thee!

Psalms 87

¹His foundation is in the holy mountains.

²Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

³Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. [Selah

⁴I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This one was born there.

⁵Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; And the Most High himself will establish her.

⁶Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. [Selah

⁷They that sing as well as they that dance shall say, All my fountains are in thee.

Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 87

American Standard Version (ASV)

A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.

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An extremely literal, word-for-word translation that preserves original verb tenses and phrasing. Best for close study and comparing structures from the source languages. The English can feel rigid, but it’s very useful for detailed analysis.

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