For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. Psalm 87 - A Psalm of the sons of Korah. The name is used here as a poetic name for Egypt. Cite Share Print BLB Searches. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. 87:5 Hebrew Zion. Psalm 87. “Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.”. Zion, for the temple’s sake, is here preferred, I. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 87:2 Hebrew He loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. I will count Egypt and Babylon among those who know me— also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. When the LORD registers the nations, he will say, “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude Psalm 87 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you. KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB. Commentary. 87:4b Hebrew Cush. 4 I am as good as dead, like a strong man with no strength left. 2 He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Verse. 3 They devise crafty schemes against your people; they conspire against your precious ones. 4 I will count Egypt * and Babylon among those who know me— 2 Now hear my prayer; listen to my cry. also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia. 87 His foundation is in the holy mountains. Selah. NLT. The name is used here as a poetic name for Egypt. 87:4a Hebrew Rahab, the name of a mythical sea monster that represents chaos in ancient literature. Psa 87:1. 1 On the holy mountain . 3 For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. All rights reserved. [c]    They have all become citizens of Jerusalem!5 Regarding Jerusalem[d] it will be said,    “Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.”    And the Most High will personally bless this city.6 When the Lord registers the nations, he will say,    “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude, 7 The people will play flutes[e] and sing,    “The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”. A psalm of the descendants of Korah.On the holy mountainstands the city founded by the Lord.He loves the city of Jerusalemmore than any other city in Israel.#:2 Hebrew He loves the gates of Zi Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. Psalm 87:4 That is, the upper Nile region. Scripture Formatting. NLT / Psalms / Psalm 87 / Psalm 87:3 ; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. 4 Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you. 1 O God, do not be silent! Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. A song. 87:7 Or will dance. Copy Options. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . 1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. Psalms chapter 88 KJV (King James Version) 1 (A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.) Interlude, 4 I will count Egypt[b] and Babylon among those who know me—    also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia. Bend down, O LORD, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. Do not be deaf. See note on 44:4. b 87:4a Hebrew Rahab, the name of a mythical sea monster that represents chaos in ancient literature. 1 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the LORD . << Psalm 87 | Psalm 88 | Psalm 89 >> A Prayer for Deliverance from Death. This may be a literary or musical term. Psalm 86 - A prayer of David. And the Most High will personally bless this city. See note on 44:4. Psalm 87:4 A poetic name for Egypt. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. They have all become citizens of Jerusalem! New Living Translation (NLT). Psalm 87:6 Parallel. Psalm 87. 3 O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Psalm 87:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6. One verse per line Red Letter Cross References Footnotes Strongs Numbers Hide Verse Numbers Close) 3 O city of God, what glorious things are said … A psalm of the descendants of Korah. A Song. I come to you at night. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. 87:2 Hebrew He loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. 87:6 When - When God, the maker and governor of this city shall take a survey of all his citizens. A song to be sung to the tune “The Suffering of Affliction.” A psalm#:TITLE Hebrew maskil. 87:4b Hebrew Cush. NIV 1 He has founded his city on the holy mountain. 3 Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly. << Psalm 85 | Psalm 86 | Psalm 87 >> A Prayer for God's Continued Mercy. You are my God. Listen to Psalm 87 using the NLT Bible online. See note on 44:4. A song. “Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.”. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Paragraph. Psalm 87 Glorious Things of You Are Spoken. 1 He has founded his city on the holy mountain. 2 He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. It is an allusion to princes or governors of cities that use to write and keep a register of all their people. e 87:7 Or will dance. His foundation is in the holy mountains.. 2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.. 3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. 2 He loves the city of Jerusalem . Read verse in New Living Translation He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. Psalm 87:4 Or “I will record concerning those who acknowledge me: / ‘This one was born in Zion.’. 2 Protect me, for I am devoted to you. 2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Interlude 4 I will count Egypt and Babylon among those who know me— also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia. 2 Don’t you hear the uproar of your enemies? c 87:4b Hebrew Cush. Font Size. O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:. 87:4a Hebrew Rahab, the name of a mythical sea monster that represents chaos in ancient literature. 87:7 Or will dance. more than any other city in Israel. See note on 44:4. You are my God. O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Interlude Don’t you see that your arrogant enemies are rising up? 86 1 Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. 87 1 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the Lord. 87:4b Hebrew Cush. See note on 44:4. Selah. Library. Cite Share Print BLB Searches. A song. Psa 87:2. 86. 87 His foundation is in the holy mountains. [a]3 O city of God,    what glorious things are said of you! 2 Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry;. 3 For my life is full of troubles, and death draws near. Easily hear Scripture read as you study the Bible! They have all become citizens of Jerusalem! 5 They have left me among the dead, and I lie like a corpse in a grave. 1 On the holy mountain    stands the city founded by the Lord.2 He loves the city of Jerusalem    more than any other city in Israel. 87:4a Hebrew Rahab, the name of a mythical sea monster that represents chaos in ancient literature. Protect me, for I am devoted to you. A Song. more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. a 87:2 Hebrew He loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. All rights reserved worldwide. Psalms chapter 87 KJV (King James Version) 1 (A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.) Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Psalms 86. A psalm of Asaph. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. 3 O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly. A prayer of David. of Ethan the Ezrahite.I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love forever!Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.Your un Psalm 87. (A)2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion(B)    more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. Selah. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Tools. He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. [c]    They have all become citizens of Jerusalem!5 Regarding Jerusalem[d] it will be said,    “Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.”    And the Most High will personally bless this city.6 When the Lord registers the nations, he will say,    “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude, 7 The people will play flutes[e] and sing,    “The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”. 88 1 O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out to you by day. Wesley's Notes on the Bible. A Song. 4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. 1On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the LORD. The name is used here as a poetic name for Egypt. “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.”, “The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”. Red Letter. 4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. Psalm 87 Psalm 87. NLT. Hebrew He loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. The Worst Things Work for Good to the Godly. Cancel. / Hear this, Rahab and Babylon, / and you too, Philistia, Tyre and Cush.”. 4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. Search the Bible. 3 Glorious things are said of you,    city of God:[a](C)4 “I will record Rahab[b](D) and Babylon    among those who acknowledge me—Philistia(E) too, and Tyre(F), along with Cush[c]—    and will say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”[d](G)5 Indeed, of Zion it will be said,    “This one and that one were born in her,    and the Most High himself will establish her.”6 The Lord will write in the register(H) of the peoples:    “This one was born in Zion.”, 7 As they make music(I) they will sing,    “All my fountains(J) are in you.”, 1 On the holy mountain    stands the city founded by the Lord.2 He loves the city of Jerusalem    more than any other city in Israel. Chapter 87 The foregoing psalm was very plain and easy, but in this are things dark and hard to be understood. 2 He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. [a]3 O city of God,    what glorious things are said of you! Library. It is an encomium of Zion, as a type and figure of the gospel-church, to which what is here spoken is very applicable. NLT . And the Most High will personally bless this city. “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.”, “The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”. 2 He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. 1 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the Lord. Listen to the Bible. 3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Version. d 87:5 Hebrew Zion. Psalm 87 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the LORD . * 3 O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Psalm 87:6 Parallel Commentaries. This may be a literary or musical t also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia. His foundation is in the holy mountains. Bible > NLT > Psalm 83 Psalm 83 New Living Translation: Par A song. A psalm#:TITLE Hebrew maskil. and will say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”, and the Most High himself will establish her.”. 87:2 Hebrew He loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. The name is used here as a poetic name for Egypt. On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the L ORD. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. Psalm 87 - A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. His foundation [is] in the holy mountains. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Tools. KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB. stands the city founded by the Lord. Search the Bible. A song. Bible Gateway Plus puts a library of commentaries and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. 2 The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Book. A song. 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