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The Lord Loves the Gates of Zion
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.
1He has founded His cityon the holy mountains.87:1FootnoteLiterally His foundation is on the holy mountains2The Lord loves the gates of Zionmore than all the dwellings of Jacob.3Glorious things are ascribed to you,O city of God.Selah4“I will mention Rahab 87:4FootnoteRahab is a poetic name for Egypt. and Babylonamong those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush 87:4FootnoteThat is, the upper Nile region—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
5And it will be said of Zion:“This one and that one were born in her,and the Most High Himself will establish her.”
6The Lord will record in the register of the peoples:“This one was born in Zion.”Selah7Singers and pipers will proclaim,“All my springs of joy are in You.”
Footnotes in this chapter (3)
- 87:1 Literally His foundation is on the holy mountains
- 87:4 Rahab is a poetic name for Egypt.
- 87:4 That is, the upper Nile region
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