Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalm 87
22 catchwords178 parallels
Psalm 87 . 1 , The nature and glory of the church; Psalm 87 . 4 , The increase , honour , and comfort of the members thereof.
It is highly probable that this Psalm was written by one of the descendants of Korah on the return from the Babylonian captivity. It seems to have been written in praise of Jerusalem; and , typically , of the Christian church.
Psalm 87:1
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
Psalm 87:1 · BSB
His7 parallels
the holy9 parallels
Reciprocal12 parallels
- 1 Kings 14:21 the city
- 2 Chronicles 32:19 the God
- Psalm 15:1 holy
- Psalm 68:15 of God
- Psalm 99:9 his holy
- Psalm 122:2 General
- Isaiah 14:32 the Lord
- Jeremiah 31:23 and mountain
- Daniel 9:16 thy holy
- Joel 2:1 in my
- Zephaniah 3:11 because of my holy
- John 4:20 and ye
for or , of
Psalm 87:2
The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Psalm 87:2 · BSB
The Lord7 parallels
Reciprocal15 parallels
- 2 Samuel 5:7 Zion
- 1 Kings 14:21 the city
- 1 Chronicles 11:5 the castle
- 2 Chronicles 5:2 which is Zion
- Psalm 50:2 perfection
- Psalm 68:15 of God
- Psalm 78:68 mount
- Psalm 84:1 How
- Song of Solomon 7:5 the king
- Isaiah 4:5 upon every
- Ezekiel 7:20 the beauty
- Zephaniah 3:11 because of my holy
- Haggai 1:8 and I will take
- Matthew 5:35 the city
- John 4:20 and ye
Psalm 87:3
Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah
Psalm 87:3 · BSB
Glorious26 parallels
- Psalm 48:2
- Psalm 48:3
- Psalm 48:11-13
- Psalm 125:1
- Psalm 125:2
- Isaiah 12:6
- Isaiah 49:14-26
- Isaiah 54:2-10
- Isaiah 59:20
- Isaiah 59:21
- Isaiah 60:1-22
- Isaiah 61:3-11
- Isaiah 62:1-12
- Jeremiah 3:14-17
- Jeremiah 31:12
- Jeremiah 31:13
- Ezekiel 36:2
- Ezekiel 36:11-38
- Ezekiel 37:27
- Ezekiel 37:28
- Ezekiel 40:1-49
- Ezekiel 48:1-35
- Hebrews 12:22
- Hebrews 12:23
- Revelation 14:1
- Revelation 21:10-27
Reciprocal17 parallels
- Deuteronomy 12:5 But unto
- 2 Samuel 7:9 like unto
- Psalm 46:4 city
- Psalm 50:2 perfection
- Psalm 84:1 How
- Song of Solomon 3:10 General
- Song of Solomon 5:9 O thou
- Isaiah 4:5 upon every
- Isaiah 48:2 they call
- Isaiah 60:14 The city
- Jeremiah 3:17 the throne
- Ezekiel 7:20 the beauty
- Haggai 1:8 and I will take
- Galatians 4:26 Jerusalem
- Ephesians 5:27 glorious
- Revelation 3:12 the city
- Revelation 21:2 the holy
Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Psalm 87:4 · BSB
Rahab2 parallels
Babylon15 parallels
Tyre4 parallels
Ethiopia2 parallels
Reciprocal3 parallels
- Mark 3:8 Tyre
- Acts 21:3 Tyre
- 1 Peter 5:13 at
Psalm 87:5
And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”
Psalm 87:5 · BSB
of Zion12 parallels
highest3 parallels
Reciprocal8 parallels
- Deuteronomy 28:9 establish
- 1 Kings 15:4 and to establish
- 1 Chronicles 11:5 the castle
- Psalm 48:8 God
- Isaiah 14:32 the Lord
- Jeremiah 33:2 the maker
- Luke 1:76 Highest
- 2 Corinthians 1:21 stablisheth
Psalm 87:6
The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
Psalm 87:6 · BSB
this man3 parallels
Reciprocal2 parallels
- Numbers 3:40 General
- Romans 9:8 are counted
Psalm 87:7
Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”
Psalm 87:7 · BSB
As well6 parallels
all my10 parallels
Reciprocal2 parallels
- 2 Chronicles 7:6 the Levites
- 2 Chronicles 29:26 the instruments
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