Psalms 87:1

A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains. for the sons: or, of the sons

KJV

A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

His foundation is in the holy mountains.

87:2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

What does Psalms 87:1 mean?

Psalms 87:1 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include מִזְמוֹר (mizmôwr), שִׁיר (shîyr), בֵּן (bên).

Hebrew interlinear

Psalmמִזְמוֹרmizmôwr/miz-more'/H4210properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes

Songשִׁירshîyr/sheer/H7892a song; abstractly, singing

for

the

sonsבֵּןbên/bane/H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)

Korah.קֹרַחQôrach/ko'rakh/H7141Korach, the name of two Edomites and three Israelites

His

foundationיְסוּדָהyᵉçûwdâh/yes-oo-daw'/H3248a foundation

the

holyקֹדֶשׁqôdesh/ko'-desh/H6944a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

mountains.הָרָרhârâr/haw-rawr'/H2042a mountain

for

the

sons:

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sons

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 87:1.

Psalms 48:1

A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. for: or, of

Exodus 29:29

And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons' after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated in them.

Psalms 30:1

A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

Psalms 45:1

To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Maschil: or, of instruction is inditing: Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up

Psalms 46:1

To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of

Psalms 47:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. for: or, of

Psalms 49:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: for: or, of

Psalms 65:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. waiteth: Heb. is silent

Frequently asked questions

What does Psalms 87:1 say?

Psalms 87:1 (King James Version) reads: "A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains. for the sons: or, of the sons"

Is Psalms 87:1 in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms 87:1 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.

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