<Psalms 87

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

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

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

[4] I 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!

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

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

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