Psalm 87 87 Psalms Book 3 unfoldingWord® Simplified Text The LORD Loves the Gates of Zion 1 UST One of the Korahites wrote this song. Yahweh established his city on mountains that he made holy. BSB BSB: A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
2 UST He loves the city of Zion more than any other place where Israelites live. BSB BSB: The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3 UST People say wonderful things about this city that belongs to God. Selah BSB BSB: Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah
4 UST { Yahweh says,}“When I talk about people who know me, this will include Egyptians and Babylonians. Indeed, I will also say about Philistines and Tyrians and Cushites,‘This person is a native of Zion.’” BSB BSB: “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.’”
5 UST People will say about Zion,“Every one of those people is a native of that city,” and God Most High will personally keep Zion strong. BSB BSB: 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 UST When Yahweh registers each of those people, he will record,“This person is a native of Zion.” Selah BSB BSB: The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
7 UST Singers and musicians{ will celebrate and say},“Zion, everything that makes me flourish comes from you!” BSB BSB: Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”
Select verses for actions: Enter goes to them and Escape comes back.
Chapter complete
You’ve read Psalm 87
Make Opened yours A free account keeps your place, highlights and notes on every device. Add Plus to ask Study Help about Psalm 87, and keep Opened free for readers who can’t pay.