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Psalm 87 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Psa 87:1A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song. On the holy mount stands the city he founded;
Psa 87:2the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
Psa 87:3Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Selah
Psa 87:4Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia-- "This one was born there," they say.
Psa 87:5And of Zion it shall be said, "This one and that one were born in her"; for the Most High himself will establish her.
Psa 87:6The LORD records as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." Selah
Psa 87:7Singers and dancers alike say, "All my springs are in you."
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