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Psalm 87
Zion, the City of God
A psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.
1The city he founded87:1 Lit His foundation is on the holy mountains.87:1 Ps 78:69; Is 28:16
2The Lord loves Zion’s city gates
more than all the dwellings of Jacob.87:2 Ps 78:67–68
3Glorious things are said about you,
city of God.87:3 Ps 48:8Selah

4“I will make a record of those who know me:
Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush —
each one was born there.”87:4 Is 19:23–25; 56:6–7; Zch 2:10–12
5And it will be said of Zion,
“This one and that one were born in her.”
The Most High himself will establish her.87:5 Ps 48:8; Is 2:2
6When he registers the peoples,
the Lord will record,
“This one was born there.”87:6 Is 4:3; Ezk 13:9Selah
7Singers and dancers87:7 Or musicians alike will say,87:7 Or As they dance they will sing
“My whole source of joy is87:7 Lit “All my springs are in you.”87:7 Ps 46:4; 68:25

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