Significant Stories

Psalms · Chapter 87

The LORD Loves the Gates of Zion
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.
1 He has founded His city on the holy mountains. He has founded His city
on the holy mountains.1 2 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. 3 Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah Glorious 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.’” “I will mention Rahab 1 and Babylon
among those who know Me—
along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush 2—
when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’” 5 And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish 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.” 6 The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah The LORD will record in the register of the peoples:
“This one was born in Zion.”
Selah 7 Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.” Singers and pipers will proclaim,
“All my springs of joy are in You.”