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Psalms 87

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVA Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
    WEBA Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
  2. 2
    KJVThe LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
    WEBYahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
  3. 3
    KJVGlorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
    WEBGlorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.
  4. 4
    KJVI will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
    WEBI will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.”
  5. 5
    KJVAnd of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
    WEBYes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her.
  6. 6
    KJVThe LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
    WEBYahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.
  7. 7
    KJVAs well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
    WEBThose who sing as well as those who dance say, “All my springs are in you.”
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.