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Psalms 87

All my springs are in you

n the holy mountain stands the city founded by the Lord.a 2He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. 3O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Interlude 4I will count Egypt and Babylon among those who know me— also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia. They have all become citizens of Jerusalem!

5Regarding Jerusalem it will be said, “Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.” And the Most High will personally bless this city. 6When the Lord registers the nations, he will say, “They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude 7The people will play flutes and sing, “The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”b

Commentary

Psalm 87 is a short, exuberant song of Zion, celebrating God's unique choice of Jerusalem as his dwelling place. The psalmist envisions a day when not only Israel but also traditional enemies and distant nations—Rahab (Egypt), Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—will be counted as

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Bible Dictionary· Psalms 87(6)

BabylonEgyptEthiopiaIsraelJerusalemPhilistia

References· Psalms 87

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v.1 — Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah 56:7, Ephesians 2:20-22, Isaiah 2:2-3, Psalms 48:1-2, Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Zechariah 8:3, 2 Peter 1:18, Psalms 68:16
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v.7 — Psalms 36:9, John 1:16, Isaiah 12:3, Revelation 22:17, John 4:14, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:1, 1 Chronicles 23:5, 2 Samuel 6:14, Revelation 14:1-3

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