Psalms 87:2
“The Lord loueth the gates of Zion: more then all the dwellings of Iacob.”
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Psalms 87:2 Context
1[A Psalme or song for the sonnes of Korah.] His foundation is in the holy mountaines. 2The Lord loueth the gates of Zion: more then all the dwellings of Iacob. 3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O Citie of God. Selah. 4I will make mention of Rahab, and Babylon, to them that know mee; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: this man was borne there.
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Other Translations for Psalms 87:2
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
- King James Version
The LORD loves the gates of Zion More than all the {other} dwelling places of Jacob.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Lord has more love for the doors of Zion than for all the tents of Jacob.
- Basic English Bible
Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion more than all the habitations of Jacob.
- Darby Bible
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
- Webster's Bible
Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
- World English Bible
Jehovah is loving the gates of Zion Above all the tabernacles of Jacob.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 87:2
87:2 Zion - That is, Zion itself, or Jerusalem, which was built upon and near mount Zion. He saith Zion rather than Jerusalem, to intimate that he loved Jerusalem for Zion's sake, or for the temple, which he chose for his peculiar dwelling place.