Psalms 87

7 verses · Chapter 87 of 150 · NIV Translation

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1Psalm 87 Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song. He has set his foundation on the holy mountain;

2the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3Glorious things are said of you, O city of God: Selah

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.’”

5Indeed, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.”

6The Lord will write in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah

7As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.”

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What is Psalms 87 about?

Psalms 87 contains 7 verses. It begins: "Psalm 87 Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song. He has set his foundation on the holy mountain;..."

How many verses are in Psalms 87?

Psalms Chapter 87 contains 7 verses in the NIV translation.

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Psalms 87 is in the book of Psalms, which has 150 chapters total. Psalms is part of the Bible's canon of Scripture.

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