Psalm 87:1-3
1599 Geneva Bible
87 1 The holy Ghost promiseth, that the condition of the Church which was in misery after the captivity of Babylon, should be restored to great excellency. 4 So that there should be nothing more comfortable, than to be numbered among the members thereof.
A Psalm or song committed to the sons of Korah.
1 God laid his [a]foundations among the holy mountains.
2 The Lord loveth the gates of Zion above all the habitations of Jacob.
3 [b]Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
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- Psalm 87:1 God did choose that place among the hills, to establish Jerusalem and his Temple.
- Psalm 87:3 Though thy glorious estate does not yet appear, yet wait with patience, and God will accomplish his promise.
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