Psalms Chapter 87 (KJV)
Psalms 87
The unique holiness of Jerusalem as God's chosen cityThe universality of God's kingdom and salvationJerusalem as the source of spiritual life and blessingGod's special love and affection for Zion
[A Psalm {or} Song for the sons of Korah.] His foundation {is} in the holy mountains. {for the sons: or, of the sons}
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this {man} was born there.
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, {that} this {man} was born there. Selah.
As well the singers as the players on instruments {shall be there}: all my springs {are} in thee.
Context & Meaning
Psalm 87 celebrates Jerusalem as God's holy city, emphasizing its special status as the foundation of His kingdom. The psalm declares that glorious things are spoken of Zion and that people from all nations can be counted as native-born there, highlighting the universal scope of God's redemptive plan.