Psalm 87*Zion the True Birthplace1aA psalm of the Korahites. A song. I His foundation is on holy mountains, 2The Lord loves the gates* of Zion more than any dwelling in Jacob. 3Glorious things are said of you, O city of God! Selah II 4Rahab and Babylon I count among those who know me. See, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia, “This one was born there.” 5*And of Zion it will be said: “Each one was born in it.”b The Most High will establish it;c 6the Lord notes in the register of the peoples: “This one was born there.”d Selah 7So singers and dancers: “All my springs are in you.”e Book IntroductionFootnotesScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Home |
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