Psalms 87:1-3 - Compare All Versions
Psalms 87:1-3 NIV (New International Version)
He has founded his city on the holy mountain. The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are said of you, city of God
Psalms 87:1-3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
On the holy mount stands the city he founded; the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God. Selah
Psalms 87:1-3 NLT (New Living Translation)
On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the LORD. He loves the city of Jerusalem more than any other city in Israel. O city of God, what glorious things are said of you! Interlude
Psalms 87:1-3 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The city he founded is on the holy mountains. The LORD loves Zion’s city gates more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are said about you, city of God. Selah
Psalms 87:1-3 KJV (King James Version)
His foundation is in the holy mountains. The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
Psalms 87:1-3 NKJV (New King James Version)
His foundation is in the holy mountains. The LORD loves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah
Psalms 87:1-3 MSG (The Message)
He founded Zion on the Holy Mountain— and oh, how GOD loves his home! Loves it far better than all the homes of Jacob put together! God’s hometown—oh! everyone there is talking about you!
Psalms 87:1-3 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
His foundation is in the holy mountains. The LORD loves the gates of Zion More than all the other dwelling places of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, City of God. Selah
Psalms 87:1-3 AMP (Amplified Bible)
His foundation is on the holy mountain. The LORD loves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob (Israel). Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God [Jerusalem]. Selah.
Psalms 87:1-3 NET (New English Translation)
The LORD’s city is in the holy hills. The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. People say wonderful things about you, O city of God. (Selah)