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Psalm 87

Berean Standard Bible · 7 verses

Summary

A short psalm of the sons of Korah celebrating Zion, the city God founded and loves. It pictures people from many nations, even old enemies, being counted as born in Zion, and ends with singers saying that all their springs of joy are in God.

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A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.

1He has founded His city on the holy mountains.

2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah

4“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me — along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush — when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”

5And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”

6The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah

7Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”

Key verses

The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

Psalm 87:2

Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah

Psalm 87:3

Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”

Psalm 87:7