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Psalms 87:1

Korah
He has founded His city on the holy mountains.

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

3 Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
KJV
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
WEB
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
ASV
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
DARBY
{Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm. A Song.} His foundation is in the mountains of holiness.
BLB
Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm. A song. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> His foundation [is] on the holy mountains.
ÅB
Av Korahs barn; en salme, en sang. Den stad han har grunnfestet på de hellige berg,
OTB
Hans grunnvoll er lagt på de hellige fjell.
B1930
Av Korahs barn; en salme, en sang. Den stad han har grunnfestet på de hellige berg,

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 28:16

    So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

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  • Isaiah 56:7

    I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”

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  • Isaiah 2:2–3

    In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.

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  • Ephesians 2:20–22

    built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

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  • Matthew 16:18

    And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

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  • Psalms 48:1–2

    Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.

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  • Zechariah 8:3

    This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.”

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  • 1 Corinthians 3:10–11

    By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.

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