Psalm 87:2-4

Amplified Bible

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The Lord loves the gates of Zion
More than all the dwellings of Jacob (Israel).
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Glorious things are spoken of you,
O city of God [Jerusalem]. Selah.
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“I will mention Rahab (Egypt) and Babylon among those who know Me—
Behold, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia (Cush)—
‘This one was born there.’”