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Psalms 87:6 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: King James Version
" The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah. "
Psalms 87:6
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4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born
5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish
6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs
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Psalms 87:1
"His foundation is in the holy mountains."
Psalms 87:2
"The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."
Psalms 87:3
"Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah."
Psalms 87:4
"I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born"
Psalms 87:5
"And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish"
Psalms 87:7
"As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs"
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