Psalms 87
87
PSALM 87
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.
1Upon the hills of holiness
he his foundation sets.
2God, more than Jacob's dwellings all,
delights in Sion's gates.
3Things glorious are said of thee,
thou city of the Lord.
4Rahab and Babel I, to those
that know me, will record:
Behold ev'n Tyrus, and with it
the land of Palestine,
And likewise Ethiopia;
this man was born therein.
5And it of Sion shall be said,
This man and that man there
Was born; and he that is most High
himself shall stablish her.
6When God the people writes, he'll count
that this man born was there.
7There be that sing and play; and all
my well-springs in thee are.
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Psalms 87
87
A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah.
1The Lord founded the city on his holy mountain.
2Jerusalem is the city that the Lord loves more than any other city in Israel.#87:2. “Israel”: literally, Jacob.
3Many wonderful things are said of you, city of God! Selah.
4I mention Egypt#87:4. Literally, “Rahab.” and Babylon as those who know me, and in addition Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia—“this man was born there.”#87:4. The meaning of this verse is debated. What it seems to be saying is that despite the patriotism for each country/city mentioned, the best is to be born in Jerusalem. (See following verse.)
5It will be said concerning Jerusalem, “Everyone was born there,”#87:5. In other words, everyone will have the right to citizenship in Jerusalem. and the Most High will make it secure.
6When the Lord registers the nations, he will write, “They were born there.”#87:6. In Jerusalem. Selah.
7Singers and dancers alike say, “Living here I am at home.”#87:7. Literally, “All of my springs are in you.”
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