Psalms 87:3

“Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.”

"Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah." - Psalms 87:3
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What does Psalms 87:3 mean?

Psalm 87:3 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah." This verse is part of a larger Psalm that was likely composed during the reign of King Hezekiah, as it mentions various cities and nations that were known in the ancient…

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The Glorious City of God

Psalm 87:3 declares, "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah." This verse encapsulates a profound truth about the identity and significance of God’s chosen people and their dwelling place, which ultimately transcends the physical realm to represent our…

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A Prayer for the Glorious City of God

O Heavenly Father, Lord of all creation, we come before You today, acknowledging Your divine sovereignty and power. We echo the words of the psalmist in Psalm 87:3, "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah." We stand in awe of Your majesty and grace, as we…

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Psalms 87:3 - "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah."
Psalms 87:1 - "His foundation is in the holy mountains."
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."
"His foundation is in the holy mountains." - Psalms 87:1
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."
"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
Psalms 111:3 - "His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever."
Psalms 88:3 - "For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave."
Psalms 103:3 - "Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;"
Psalms 67:3 - "Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee."
Psalms 116:3 - "The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow."
"The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back." - Psalms 114:3
Psalms 138:3 - "In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul."
"There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard." - Psalms 19:3
"Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable." - Psalms 145:3
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." - Psalms 147:3
"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." - Psalms 127:3
Psalms 56:3
"But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel." - Psalms 22:3
"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee." - Psalms 56:3