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.

God laid his [a]foundations among the holy mountains.

The Lord loveth the gates of Zion above all the habitations of Jacob.

[b]Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 87:1 God did choose that place among the hills, to establish Jerusalem and his Temple.
  2. 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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