Psalms 87 (NASB)

7 verses · New American Standard Bible · Formal equivalence (most literal)

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Psalms Chapter 87 contains 7 verses and is presented here in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), which uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2The LORD loves the gates of Zion More than all the [other] dwelling places of Jacob.

3Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Selah.

4'I shall mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me; Behold, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia: 'This one was born there.''

5But of Zion it shall be said, 'This one and that one were born in her'; And the Most High Himself will establish her.

6The LORD will count when He registers the peoples, 'This one was born there.' Selah.

7Then those who sing as well as those who play the flutes [shall say], 'All my springs [of joy] are in you.'

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What is Psalms 87 in the NASB?

Psalms 87 in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) contains 7 verses. The NASB uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach, first published in 1971 (rev. 2020).

How does the NASB translate Psalms 87 differently?

The New American Standard Bible uses formal equivalence (most literal), balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 87 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 87 (NASB)?

Psalms Chapter 87 contains 7 verses in the New American Standard Bible. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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