Psalm 87

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Psalm 87 Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song.

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He has set his foundation on the holy mountain;

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the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

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Glorious things are said of you, O city of God: Selah

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"I will record Rahab ^[1] and Babylon among those who acknowledge me-- Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush ^[2] -- and will say, `This ^[3] one was born in Zion.'"

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Indeed, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her."

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The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: "This one was born in Zion." Selah

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As they make music they will sing, "All my fountains are in you."

1. [4] A poetic name for Egypt
2. [4] That is, the upper Nile region
3. [4] Or "O Rahab and Babylon, Philistia, Tyre and Cush, I will record concerning those who acknowledge me: `This