Psalms 87:1

“His foundation is in the holy mountains.”

"His foundation is in the holy mountains." - Psalms 87:1
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What does Psalms 87:1 mean?

Psalm 87:1 in the King James Version of the Bible says, "His foundation is in the holy mountains." This verse is part of a larger psalm that discusses the glory and greatness of Jerusalem, the city of God. The psalmist begins by praising the city of God and expressing his love…

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The Mountains of Our Foundation

In the heart of Psalm 87, amidst a beautiful melody celebrating the city of God, we find a profound truth wrapped in the declaration: "His foundation is in the holy mountains" (Psalms 87:1 KJV). This brief yet impactful verse carries significant meaning not only for the ancient…

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A Prayer for Strength and Stability in Our Lives

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude, acknowledging the truth of Your Word as expressed in Psalms 87:1, "His foundation is in the holy mountains." Lord, I recognize that You are my rock, my refuge, and the unshakable foundation upon which I…

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Psalms 87:1 - "His foundation is in the holy mountains."
Psalms 87:3 - "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah."
Psalms 87:7 - "As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee."
Psalms 87:5 - "And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her."
"They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts." - Psalms 119:87
Psalms 87:2 - "The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."
Psalms 119:87 - "They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts."
"The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah." - Psalms 87:6
Psalms 87:6 - "The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah."
Psalms 87:4 - "I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there."
"Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah." - Psalms 87:3
"I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there." - Psalms 87:4
"As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee." - Psalms 87:7
"The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." - Psalms 87:2
"And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her." - Psalms 87:5
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Psalms 128:1 - "Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways."
Psalms 122:1 - "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD."
Psalms 15:1 (KJVA) 1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Psalms 15:1 (KJVA) 1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Psalms 64:1 - "Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy."
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.