A Psalm for the sons of Qoraĥ, A Poem. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

Of the sons of Korach, a psalm, a song founded on the holy mountains [Zion and Jerusalem].

The Lord loves the gates of Żiyyon more than all the dwellings of Ya῾aqov.

The L rd loves the gates of Zion more than all the habitations of Jacob.

Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. (Sela.)

Glories were spoken of you [by G d, Jerusalem] — [that] you are the city of G d forever.

I will make mention of Rahav and Bavel to those who know me: behold Peleshet, and Żor, with Kush, saying, Such a man was born there.

[(And He spoke this, too:)] I shall put Egypt and Bavel in mind of My beloved [(to bring them as a gift to the L rd in Jerusalem. viz. Isaiah 66:20)]; likewise, Plesheth, Tzor and Kush, [(saying, as they bring them:)] "This one was born there." [viz. Isaiah 27:12].

But of Żiyyon it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

And to Zion it will be said of each one that he was born in her [and is being returned]. And He shall establish it as supreme [over all the cities].

The Lord shall record, when he registers the peoples, that this man was born there. (Sela.)

In time to come, [when] the L rd inscribes the [idolatrous] peoples [for destruction], He will count [the Jews swallowed up amongst them, and, taking them from their midst, will say:] "This one was born there." [viz. Isaiah 66:21]

And singers and dancers alike, shall say, All my springs are in Thee.

And revelers will sing [thereupon]: "All of my innards are with You!" [i.e., with Your salvation.]