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Psalms Chapter 87 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 87 (JPS)
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1 A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2 HaShem loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 Glorious things are spoken of Thee, O city of G-d. Selah

4 'I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know Me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one was born there.'

5 But of Zion it shall be said: 'This man and that was born in her; and the Most High Himself doth establish her.'

6 HaShem shall count in the register of the peoples: 'This one was born there.' Selah

7 And whether they sing or dance, all my thoughts are in Thee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 87 about?
It's a short psalm praising Zion, God's chosen city, declaring "glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God" (v.3).
Which nations are mentioned as being 'born' in Zion in Psalm 87?
Verse 4 mentions Rahab (Egypt) and Babylon, along with Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia, as peoples counted among those recorded as born there.
How does Psalm 87 end?
It ends with singers and instrument players declaring, "all my springs are in thee" (v.7), affirming Zion as the source of life and joy for God's people.

Today's Verse

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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