Psalm 87 (NASB2020)

Psalm 87

The Privileges of Citizenship in Zion.

A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song.

1His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2The Lord loves the gates of Zion

More than all the other dwelling places of Jacob.

3Glorious things are spoken of you,

City of God. Selah

4“I shall mention 87:4 I.e., Egypt, as a sea monster; not to be confused with Rahab in Joshua 2Rahab and Babylon 87:4 Or asamong those who know Me;

Behold, Philistia and Tyre with 87:4 Or EthiopiaCush:

‘This one was born there.’ ”

5But of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her”;

And the Most High Himself will establish her.

6The Lord will count when He registers the peoples,

“This one was born there.” Selah

7Then those who sing as well as those who 87:7 Or danceplay the flutes will say,

“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.