[1] His foundation is in the holy mountains. [2] Yahweh loves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob. [3] Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah. [4] I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: "This one was born there." [5] Yes, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one was born in her;" The Most High himself will establish her. [6] Yahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples, "This one was born there." Selah. [7] Those who sing as well as those who dance say, "All my springs are in you." Psalm 88 A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Suffering of Affliction." A contemplation by Heman, the Ezrahite.