Chiasm
Psalm 87:1–7
Psalm 87:1–72 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 1-3 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.
- B 4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
- C 5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
- B' 6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
- B 4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
- A' 7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.