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Psalms 87:1

Korah
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.

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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

    Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

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  • Isaiah 56:7

    Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.

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  • Isaiah 2:2–3

    And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

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  • Ephesians 2:20–22

    And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

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  • Matthew 16:18

    And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall 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, in the mountain of his holiness.

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  • Zechariah 8:3

    Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain.

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  • 1 Corinthians 3:10–11

    According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

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