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Psalms 87

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1 A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song. On the holy mount stands the city he founded;
1 He has founded his city on the holy mountain.
2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. [Selah]
3 Glorious things are said of you, city of God:
4 Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia--"this one was born there," they say.
4 “I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me— Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush — and will say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’ ”
5 And of Zion it shall be said, "This one and that one were born in her"; for the Most High himself will establish her.
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 records as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." [Selah]
6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.”
7 Singers and dancers alike say, "All my springs are in you."
7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.”
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