Berean Standard Bible

Psalms 87

A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.

1He has founded His cityon the holy mountains.12The LORD loves the gates of Zionmore than all the dwellings of Jacob.3Glorious things are ascribed to you,O city of God.Selah4“I will mention Rahab2 and Babylonamong those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush3—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.”Selah7Singers and pipers will proclaim,“All my springs of joy are in You.”

Notes

1. Psalms 87:1 Literally His foundation is on the holy mountains ↩
2. Psalms 87:4 Rahab is a poetic name for Egypt. ↩
3. Psalms 87:4 That is, the upper Nile region ↩

Commentaries on Psalms 87

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
Rashi on Tanakh
Calvin’s Commentaries
Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
John Wesley’s Notes
The Treasury of David
Darby Translation Notes
Geneva Bible Translation Notes
Kingcomments
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
EGW Writings