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Psalms 87:5 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her. "
Psalms 87:5
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3 Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.
4 I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”
5 Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her.
6 The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.
7 Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”
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Psalms 87:1
"His foundation is in the holy mountains."
Psalms 87:2
"The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."
Psalms 87:3
"Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah."
Psalms 87:4
"I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”"
Psalms 87:6
"The LORD will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah."
Psalms 87:7
"Those who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”"
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