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Old TestamentPsalms · Chapter 87

Psalms 87:1

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 87:1 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Psalms 87:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.] His foundation is in the holy mountains. for the sons: or, of the sons" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Psalms 87:1 — KJV

[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)

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Cross-References for Psalms 87:1

[A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah.] Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. for: or, of

Shares key themes with Psalms 87:1: psalm, song, sons

[A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.] O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: for the sons: or, of the sons Maschil...: or, A Psalm of Heman the Ezrahite, giving instruction

Shares key themes with Psalms 87:1: psalm, song, sons

[To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah.] As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil...: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth

Shares key themes with Psalms 87:1: psalm, sons, korah

[To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.] My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Maschil: or, of instruction is inditing: Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up

Shares key themes with Psalms 87:1: song, sons, korah

[To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of

Shares key themes with Psalms 87:1: song, sons, korah

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey