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Psalms 87:1 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Psalms 87:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 87 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Glorious Things of You Are Spoken
“A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains. for the sons: or, of the sons”
Psalms 87:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 87:1
His foundation is in the holy mountains. This opening of Psalm 87 establishes God's sovereign choice of Zion (Jerusalem) as His dwelling place. The pronoun "His" refers to the LORD mentioned in the psalm's superscription, emphasizing divine ownership and initiative."Foundation" (יְסוּדָתוֹ/yesudato) means base, establishment, that upon which something is built. This suggests permanence, stability, and divine purpose. Unlike human kingdoms built on shifting political power, God's city rests on His eternal decree. Isaiah 28:16 echoes this: "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 87:1
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“and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”
“Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.,Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste., לָכֵן כֹּה אָמַר אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה הִנְנִי יִסַּד בְּצִיּוֹן אָבֶן אֶבֶן בֹּחַן פִּנַּת יִקְרַת מוּסָד מוּסָּד הַמַּאֲמִין לֹא יָחִישׁ׃ ,Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, A tried stone, a costly corner-stone of sure foundation; He that believeth shall not make haste.,ὅτι εἴπατε ἐποιήσαμεν διαθήκην μετὰ τοῦ ᾅδου καὶ μετὰ τοῦ θανάτου συνθήκας καταιγὶς φερομένη ἐὰν παρέλθῃ οὐ μὴ ἔλθῃ ἐφ' ἡμᾶς ἐθήκαμεν ψεῦδος τὴν ἐλπίδα ἡμῶν καὶ τῷ ψεύδει σκεπασθησόμεθα,Therefore thus saith the Lord, even the Lord, Behold, I lay for the foundations of Sion a costly stone, a choice, a corner-stone, a precious stone, for its foundations; and he that believes on him shall by no means be ashamed.,,,,”
“Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;”
“{Peter's name”
“that the mountain of Yahweh's house shall be established on the top of the mountains”
“as a wise master builder I laid a foundation”
“and greatly to be praised”
“Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion”
“And this voice which came from heaven we heard”
“you rugged mountains”