Psalm 87 (KJV)
Psalm 87 in the King James Version, with Matthew Henry's commentary.
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The text, King James Version
- 1His foundation is in the holy mountains.
- 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.
Outline of the chapter
From Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary.
- The glory of the church. (verses 1-3)
- It is filled with the Divine blessing. (verses 4-7)