#psalm 87

He has founded his city on the holy mountain. The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are said of you, city of God: “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.’ ”

Indeed, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.” The Lord will write in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.”

The Daily Prayer: Psalm 87 Season 11 | Edition 58 June 23, 2026 SUMMARY:  On the holy mount stands the city he founded; 2     the Lord loves the gates of Zion     more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. 3 Glorious things of you are spoken,     O city of God. Selah 4 Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon;     behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush[a]—     “This one was born…

The Morning Devotional: Psalm 87 Prayer: Our God in heaven, we give you thanks and praise your name for your wise and careful erecting of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is you who formed it, bought with the precious blood of your beloved Son. It is there that we find fellowship with others who have been redeemed from sin and misery. It is there that we hear of you and glorify your name.…

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