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Psalms 87 — Glorious Things Are Spoken of Thee, O City of God
Summary
His foundation is in the holy mountains. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me. This and that man was born in her. The Lord shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there.
Key verse
“Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.”
— Psalm 87:3
Outline
- v.1-3 The city of God
- v.4-7 Born there
Verse-by-verse
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Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
Key doctrines
The Glory Spoken of God's City
Psalm 87:3 · Hebrews 12:22 · Revelation 21:2
Application
Verse 3 reorders citizenship. Your deepest city is the one with God in it. Live in light of where you are truly registered.
Christ in this chapter
The heavenly Jerusalem is the bride of Christ (Revelation 21:2). The city the psalm speaks of glorious things about is His.
A short verse with vast scope. The city of God receives the highest commendation.
A line that traveled into the great hymn (Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken). The city's glory is its God.