Thematic Bible

Psalm 87:1

Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song. The Lord's city is in the holy hills.

Psalm 87:2

The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

Psalm 87:3

People say wonderful things about you, O city of God. (Selah)

Psalm 87:4

I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. Here are Philistia and Tyre, along with Ethiopia. It is said of them, "This one was born there."

Psalm 87:5

But it is said of Zion's residents, "Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure."

Psalm 87:6

The Lord writes in the census book of the nations, "This one was born there." (Selah)

Psalm 87:7

As for the singers, as well as the pipers -- all of them sing within your walls.