Psalm 87
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| Verse | BSB | KJV | WEB | ASV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | He has founded His city on the holy mountains. | His foundation is in the holy mountains. | His foundation is in the holy mountains. | His foundation is in the holy mountains. |
| 2 | The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. | The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. | The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. | Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 3 | Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah | Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. | Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah. | Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. [Selah |
| 4 | “I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me— along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush— when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’” | I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. | I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.” | I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This one was born there. |
| 5 | And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.” | And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. | Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her. | Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; And the Most High himself will establish her. |
| 6 | The Lord will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah | The Lord shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah. | The Lord will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah. | Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. [Selah |
| 7 | Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.” | As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee. | Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.” | They that sing as well as they that dance shall say, All my fountains are in thee. |