Psalms 87
The City of God
Psalm 87 is a poetic celebration of the city of God, Zion. The psalmist declares that God loves Zion above all other cities and nations, and gives a list of the peoples who have a special connection to this holy place. The psalm ends with a triumphant declaration that all who are born in Zion are blessed and belong to God.
1{A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.} His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2The LORD 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 to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
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