2 The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

Other Translations of Psalm 87:2

New International Version

2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob.

English Standard Version

2 the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

The Message

2 and oh, how God loves his home! Loves it far better than all the homes of Jacob put together!

New King James Version

2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.

New Living Translation

2 He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 87:2

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.