Psalm 87
The glory of the church. · It is filled with the Divine blessing.
1A 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.
King James Version (1769) · public domain
1A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He 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.”
Berean Standard Bible · public domain
1A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains. 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. 3Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.
4I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.” 5Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her. 6The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah. 7Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”
World English Bible · public domain
Psalm 87 commentary
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706), public domain.
Verses 1-3
Verses 4-7
Key verses in Psalm 87
- Psalms 87:2
The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
- Psalms 87:4
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
- Psalms 87:3
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
- Psalms 87:1
A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
- Psalms 87:5
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.