87:1 On the holy hills stands the city [of Jerusalem and the temple] God founded.
87:2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion [through which the crowds of pilgrims enter from all nations] more than all the dwellings of Jacob (Israel).
87:3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Selah [pause, and calmly realize what that means]!
87:4 I will make mention of Rahab [the poetic name for Egypt] and Babylon as among those who know [the city of God]—behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia (Cush)—[saying], This man was born there.
87:5 Yes, of Zion it shall be said, This man and that man were born in her, for the Most High Himself will establish her.
87:6 The Lord shall count, when He registers the peoples, that this man was born there. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
87:7 The singers as well as the players on instruments shall say, All my springs (my sources of life and joy) are in you [city of our God].
Want to give us your feedback? Suggestions?
Would like to help?
Click here to become a Patreon. Entry level is FREE:
www.patreon.com/ScriptureAwakened Thank you!