The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

Other Translations of Psalm 87:1

New International Version

The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 He has founded his city on the holy mountain.

English Standard Version

The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 On the holy mount stands the city he founded;

The Message

The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 He founded Zion on the Holy Mountain -

New King James Version

The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

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

New Living Translation

The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 87:1

Commentary on Psalm 87:1-3

(Read Psalm 87:1-3)

Christ himself is the Foundation of the church, which God has laid. Holiness is the strength and firmness of the church. Let us not be ashamed of the church of Christ in its meanest condition, nor of those that belong to it, since such glorious things are spoken of it. Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, even Jesus Christ. The glorious things spoken of Zion by the Spirit, were all typical of Christ, and his work and offices; of the gospel church, its privileges and members; of heaven, its glory and perfect happiness.

5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

Other Translations of Psalm 87:5

New International Version

5 Indeed, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her."

English Standard Version

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

The Message

5 The word's getting out on Zion: "Men and women, right and left, get born again in her!"

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

5 Regarding Jerusalem it will be said, "Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there." And the Most High will personally bless this city.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 87:5

Commentary on Psalm 87:4-7

(Read Psalm 87:4-7)

The church of Christ is more glorious and excellent than the nations of the earth. In the records of heaven, the meanest of those who are born again stand registered. When God renders to every man according to his works, he shall observe who enjoyed the privileges of his sanctuary. To them much was given, and of them much will be required. Let those that dwell in Zion, mark this, and live up to their profession. Zion's songs shall be sung with joy and triumph. The springs of the joy of a carnal worldling are in wealth and pleasure; but of a gracious soul, in the word of God and prayer. All grace and consolation are derived from Christ, through his ordinances, to the souls of believers.

16 When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.

Other Translations of Psalm 102:16

New International Version

16 For the Lord will rebuild Zion and appear in his glory.

English Standard Version

16 For the Lord builds up Zion; he appears in his glory;

The Message

16 When God rebuilds Zion, when he shows up in all his glory,

New King James Version

16 For the Lord shall build up Zion; He shall appear in His glory.

New Living Translation

16 For the Lord will rebuild Jerusalem. He will appear in his glory.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 102:16

Commentary on Psalm 102:12-22

(Read Psalm 102:12-22)

We are dying creatures, but God is an everlasting God, the protector of his church; we may be confident that it will not be neglected. When we consider our own vileness, our darkness and deadness, and the manifold defects in our prayers, we have cause to fear that they will not be received in heaven; but we are here assured of the contrary, for we have an Advocate with the Father, and are under grace, not under the law. Redemption is the subject of praise in the Christian church; and that great work is described by the temporal deliverance and restoration of Israel. Look down upon us, Lord Jesus; and bring us into the glorious liberty of thy children, that we may bless and praise thy name.