The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 He has founded his city on the holy mountain. 2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are said of you, city of God:[1]

Other Translations of Psalm 87:1-3

King James Version

The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 His foundation is in the holy mountains. 2 The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

English Standard Version

The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 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

The Message

The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 He founded Zion on the Holy Mountain - 2 and oh, how God loves his home! Loves it far better than all the homes of Jacob put together! 3 God's hometown - oh! everyone there is talking about you!

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. 2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah

New Living Translation

The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion

871 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the Lord . 2 He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. 3 O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Interlude

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 87:1-3

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.