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Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/87.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/87.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/87.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/87.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/87.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of you, City of God. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/87.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/87.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/87.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/87.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God [Jerusalem]. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/87.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are said about you, city of God. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/87.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are said about you, city of God. Selah &#8220 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/87.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. [Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/87.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Zion, you are the city of God, and wonderful things are told about you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/87.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/87.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Glorious things are said about you, O city of God! [Selah]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/87.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Listen, city of God, to the wonderful things he says about you: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/87.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/87.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/87.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />People say wonderful things about you, O city of God. (Selah) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/87.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/87.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/87.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/87.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Honorable things are spoken in You, "" O city of God. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/87.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Honourable things are spoken in Thee, O city of God. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/87.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Honored things being spoken in thee, O city of God. Silence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/87.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are said of thee, O city of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/87.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 86:3>Glorious things are being said of you, O City of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/87.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rahab and Babylon I count among those who know me. See, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia, “This one was born there.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/87.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Selah<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/87.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/87.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Glories are spoken in you, City of our God!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/87.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Glorious things are spoken of Thee, O city of God. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/87.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Glorious things have been spoken of thee, O city of God. Pause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/87-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=10856" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/87.htm">The LORD Loves the Gates of Zion</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3513.htm" title="3513: niḵ·bā·ḏō·wṯ (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fp) -- Or kabed; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. In a bad sense or in a good sense (in the same two senses).">Glorious things</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: mə·ḏub·bār (V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">are ascribed</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">to you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">O city</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>“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.’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">Revelation 21:10-11</a></span><br />And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23-24</a></span><br />And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Hebrews 12:22</a></span><br />Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-26.htm">Galatians 4:26</a></span><br />But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-1.htm">Isaiah 62:1-2</a></span><br />For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch. / Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1-2</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a></span><br />The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-1.htm">Isaiah 52:1</a></span><br />Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a></span><br />The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a></span><br />I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Psalm 48:1-2</a></span><br />A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. / Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-4.htm">Psalm 46:4</a></span><br />There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Selah.</p><p class="hdg">glorious</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">Psalm 48:2,3,11-13</a></b></br> Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, <i>is</i> mount Zion, <i>on</i> the sides of the north, the city of the great King… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1,2</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD <i>shall be</i> as mount Zion, <i>which</i> cannot be removed, <i>but</i> abideth for ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm">Isaiah 12:6</a></b></br> Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great <i>is</i> the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/87-1.htm">City</a> <a href="/psalms/78-4.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/psalms/76-4.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/psalms/85-2.htm">Selah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/101-8.htm">City</a> <a href="/psalms/90-16.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/psalms/87-6.htm">Selah</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 87</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/87-1.htm">The nature and glory of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/87-4.htm">The increase, honor, and comfort of the members thereof.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/87.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/87.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Glorious things are ascribed to you</b><br>This phrase highlights the honor and majesty attributed to the city of God, which is Jerusalem. Throughout the Bible, Jerusalem is depicted as a central place of God's presence and divine activity. The "glorious things" refer to the spiritual significance and the prophetic promises associated with the city. Jerusalem is often seen as the focal point of God's redemptive plan, where significant events in biblical history occurred, such as the establishment of the Davidic kingdom and the location of the Temple. In a broader sense, these "glorious things" can also be seen as foreshadowing the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ, who is often associated with Jerusalem in His earthly ministry and future return.<p><b>O city of God</b><br>Jerusalem is referred to as the "city of God," emphasizing its unique status as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. This designation underscores the city's spiritual importance rather than its political or economic status. In biblical history, Jerusalem was chosen as the site for the Temple, where God's presence was manifested in a special way. The city is also central to eschatological prophecies, where it is depicted as the place where God will establish His eternal kingdom. Theologically, Jerusalem represents the idea of God's chosen people and His covenant relationship with them. In the New Testament, the concept of the "city of God" is expanded to include the heavenly Jerusalem, symbolizing the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to His people.<p><b>Selah</b><br>The term "Selah" is a Hebrew word found frequently in the Psalms, often interpreted as a musical or liturgical pause. It invites the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words, emphasizing their significance. In this context, "Selah" encourages contemplation of the profound truths about the city of God and its glorious attributes. It serves as a moment to meditate on the spiritual and prophetic implications of Jerusalem's role in God's plan. The use of "Selah" here suggests a pause to consider the weight of the divine promises and the future hope associated with the city of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_god.htm">City of God</a></b><br>This refers to Jerusalem, also known as Zion, which holds a special place in biblical history as the spiritual and political center of Israel. It is often seen as a symbol of God's presence and His covenant with His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_korah.htm">Sons of Korah</a></b><br>The authors of <a href="/bsb/psalms/87.htm">Psalm 87</a>, the Sons of Korah were a group of Levitical singers and musicians who played a significant role in temple worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>Another name for Jerusalem, Zion is frequently used in the Bible to represent the dwelling place of God and the future hope of His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_zion.htm">The Significance of Zion</a></b><br>Zion represents God's chosen place for His presence and His people. It is a reminder of God's faithfulness and His covenant promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_heritage.htm">Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>As believers, we are part of a spiritual heritage that includes the "city of God." This heritage calls us to live in a way that reflects the glory and holiness of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_future_glory.htm">Hope and Future Glory</a></b><br>The "glorious things" spoken of Zion point to the future hope of believers in the New Jerusalem. This hope should inspire us to live with an eternal perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The promises associated with Zion remind us of God's unwavering faithfulness. We can trust Him to fulfill His promises in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_87.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 87</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_city_of_god.htm">What defines the City of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_days_counted_before_the_sun.htm">If Genesis describes the creation of the sun on the fourth day, how were there 'days' before the sun existed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_distinguishes_faith_from_hope.htm">What distinguishes faith from hope?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_87_7__how_are_all_'springs'_in_zion.htm">Psalm 87:7 - In what sense are all 'springs' in Zion, given that historically rivers and water sources are not exclusive to Jerusalem?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/87.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) The meaning of this verse is obvious in spite of its many grammatical difficulties. The praise of Zion had found many tongues, but the poet implies that he is going to swell the chorus.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/87.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.</span> The psalmist probably refers in part to the predictions of older prophets, but also in part to the revelations made to himself, which he is on the point of recording (vers. 4-7). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/87-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Glorious things</span><br /><span class="heb">נִ֭כְבָּדוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(niḵ·bā·ḏō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3513.htm">Strong's 3513: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are ascribed</span><br /><span class="heb">מְדֻבָּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḏub·bār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to you,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">O city</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֱלֹהִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Selah</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶֽלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(se·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suspension, pause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/87-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 87:3 Glorious things are spoken about you city (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/87-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 87:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 87:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/87-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 87:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 87:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>