Psalm 87 (BSB)

The Lord Loves the Gates of Zion

1A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.

He has founded His city

on the holy mountains.87:1 Literally His foundation is on the holy mountains

2The Lord loves the gates of Zion

more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3Glorious things are ascribed to you,

O city of God.

Selah

4“I will mention Rahab87:4 Rahab is a poetic name for Egypt. and Babylon

among those who know Me —

along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush87:4 That 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.”

Selah

7Singers and pipers will proclaim,

“All my springs of joy are in You.”

Understand Psalm 87

Walk through Psalm 87 verse by verse, then read what three commentaries say about the chapter. The explanations are written for new readers.