God’s Word Translation
Psalms 87:6
6The Lord will record this in the Book of Nations: “Every race ⌞claims that it⌟ was born there.” Selah
Psalms 87:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord will write in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord records as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." Selah
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord will record, When He registers the peoples: “This one was born there.” Selah
Context of Psalms 87:6
4⌞The Lord says,⌟ “I will add Egypt and Babylon as well as Philistia, Tyre, and Sudan to the list of those who acknowledge me. Each nation ⌞will claim that it⌟ was born there.” 5But it will be said of Zion, “Every race is born in it. The Most High will make it secure.” The Lord will record this in the Book of Nations: “Every race ⌞claims that it⌟ was born there.” Selah 7Singers and dancers will sing, “Zion is the source of all our blessings.”
Read all of Psalms 87Psalms 87:6 word by word
יְֽהוָ֗ה יִ֭סְפֹּר בִּכְת֣וֹב עַמִּ֑ים זֶ֖ה יֻלַּד־שָׁ֣ם סֶֽלָה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 87:6
- Psalms 22:30There will be descendants who serve him, a generation that will be told about the Lord.
- Isaiah 4:3Then whoever is left in Zion and whoever remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who is recorded among the living in Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel 9:4The Lord said to that person, “Go throughout the city of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of those who sigh and groan about all the disgusting things that are being done in the city.”
- Ezekiel 13:9I will use my power against the prophets who see false visions and predict things that don’t come true. They will not help my people make decisions or be recorded in the records of the nation of Israel. They won’t even enter Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord.
- Luke 10:20However, don’t be happy that evil spirits obey you. Be happy that your names are written in heaven.”
- Philippians 4:3Yes, I also ask you, Syzugus, my true partner, to help these women. They fought beside me to spread the Good News along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
- Revelation 13:8Everyone living on earth will worship it, everyone whose name is not written in the Book of Life. That book belongs to the lamb who was slaughtered before the creation of the world.
- Jeremiah 3:19“I wanted to treat you like children and give you a pleasant land, the most beautiful property among the nations. I thought that you would call me Father and wouldn’t turn away from me.
- Galatians 4:26But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother.
- Revelation 20:15Those whose names were not found in the Book of Life were thrown into the fiery lake.
Commentaries on Psalms 87:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6The Lord shall count, when he writeth up the people - עמים בכתוב bichthob ammim, in the register of the people. When he takes account of those who dwell in Jerusalem, he will particularly note those who were born in Zion. This has an easy spiritual meaning. When God takes an account of all professing Christians, he will set apart those for inhabitants of the New Jerusalem who were born in Zion, who were born again, received a new nature, and were fitted…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6The Lord shall count - That is, God himself will honor those who are so born. In the previous verse, the effect of such a birth was described as securing honor from human beings. Here a higher honor is adverted to - that which will be derived from God himself. When he writeth up the people - The word rendered “people” here is in the plural number. At the time of making an enrollment of the people, or taking an account or a census of the nations, he…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 4-7Verses 4-7 The church of Christ is more glorious and excellent than the nations of the earth. In the records of heaven, the meanest of those who are born again stand registered. When God renders to every man according to his works, he shall observe who enjoyed the privileges of his sanctuary. To them much was given, and of them much will be required. Let those that dwell in Zion, mark this, and live up to their profession. Zion's songs shall be sung with…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-6Jerusalem becomes the international city where all God’s children are citizens.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. The same idea is set forth under the figure of a register made by God (compare Is 4:3).Read the comment
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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
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