Thematic Bible




Psalm 87:1 (show verse)

His foundation is on the holy mountain.

Psalm 87:2 (show verse)


The Lord loves the gates of Zion
More than all the dwellings of Jacob (Israel).

Psalm 87:3 (show verse)


Glorious things are spoken of you,
O city of God [Jerusalem]. Selah.

Psalm 87:4 (show verse)


“I will mention Rahab (Egypt) and Babylon among those who know Me—
Behold, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia (Cush)—
‘This one was born there.’”

Psalm 87:5 (show verse)


But of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her,”
And the Most High Himself will establish her.

Psalm 87:6 (show verse)


The Lord will count, when He registers the peoples,
“This one was born there.” Selah.

Psalm 87:7 (show verse)


The singers as well as the players of flutes will say,
“All my springs and sources of joy are in you [Jerusalem, city of God].”