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Psalms 87
World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains (note: Literally His foundation is on the holy mountains).
The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.
Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah
I will record Rahab and Babylon amongst those who acknowledge me.
“I will mention Rahab (note: Rahab is a poetic name for Egypt.) and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush (note: That is, the upper Nile region)—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;”
And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”
The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples,
The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
Those who sing as well as those who dance say,
Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”