Psalms 87
Psalms 87 summary
Psalms 87 is the 87th chapter of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament — a book of poetry. It has 7 verses (about 129 words, a 1-minute read). It mentions Tyre. Its themes touch on Church (2), Zion and Regeneration.
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1A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains. for the sons: or, of the sons
2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
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What is Psalms 87 about?
Psalms 87 is the 87th chapter of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament — a book of poetry. It has 7 verses (about 129 words, a 1-minute read). It mentions Tyre. Its themes touch on Church (2), Zion and Regeneration.
How many verses are in Psalms 87?
Psalms 87 contains 7 verses in the King James Version.
Is Psalms in the Old or New Testament?
Psalms is in the Old Testament of the Bible.
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