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Psalm 87
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| 87:1
His foundation is in the holy mountains. |
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| 87:2
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
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| 87:3
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. |
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| 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"
Rahab is a sea-demon or dragon from ancient Jewish folklore.
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| 87:5
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the
highest himself shall establish her. |
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| 87:6
The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was
born there. Selah. |
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| 87:7
As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my
springs are in thee.
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