Psalms 87:1

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains.

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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High concordance with source wording
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Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
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Referenced Verses

Isa 28:16 : 16 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.
Isa 56:7 : 7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
Zech 8:3 : 3 Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain.
Matt 16:18 : 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
1 Cor 3:10-11 : 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Eph 2:20-22 : 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Ps 48:1-2 : 1 A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised{H8794)} in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. 2 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
Ps 68:16 : 16 Why leap{H8762)} ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth{H8804)} to dwell in{H8800)}; yea, the LORD will dwell{H8799)} in it for ever.
Isa 2:2-3 : 2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
1 Pet 2:4-8 : 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, 8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
2 Pet 1:18 : 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
2 Chr 3:1 : 1 Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the LORD appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.
Ps 121:1 : 1 A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

Similar Verses (AI)

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Ps 87:2-3
2 verses
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2The LORD loveth{H8802)} the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3Glorious things{H8737)} are spoken{H8794)} of thee, O city of God. Selah.
Ps 125:1-2
2 verses
76%
1A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
2As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
Ps 24:2-3
2 verses
76%
2For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
3Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Ps 78:69
76%
69And he built{H8799)} his sanctuary like high{H8802)} palaces, like the earth which he hath established{H8804)} for ever.
Ps 68:15-16
2 verses
74%
15The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan.
16Why leap{H8762)} ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth{H8804)} to dwell in{H8800)}; yea, the LORD will dwell{H8799)} in it for ever.
Isa 28:16
74%
16Therefore 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.
Ps 48:1-3
3 verses
73%
1A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised{H8794)} in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
2Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
3God is known{H8738)} in her palaces for a refuge.
Ps 76:2
73%
2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
Ps 104:5
73%
5Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
Ps 132:13-14
2 verses
73%
13For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Ps 102:16
72%
16When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
Ps 95:4
72%
4In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.
Ps 89:11
72%
11The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded{H8804)} them.
Ps 92:15
72%
15To shew{H8687)} that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness {H8675)} in him.
Ps 2:6
71%
6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Isa 33:5
71%
5The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.
Ps 97:2
71%
2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Ps 89:18
71%
18For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
Ps 65:6
71%
6Which by his strength setteth fast{H8688)} the mountains; being girded{H8737)} with power:
Ps 122:2
71%
2Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
Ps 18:2
71%
2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
Job 38:6
71%
6Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
Ps 90:1
71%
1A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
Jer 17:12
71%
12A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary.
Ps 99:2
71%
2The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
Ps 93:1-2
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71%
1The LORD reigneth{H8804)}, he is clothed{H8804)} with majesty; the LORD is clothed{H8804)} with strength, wherewith he hath girded{H8694)} himself: the world also is stablished{H8735)}, that it cannot be moved{H8735)}.
2Thy throne is established{H8737)} of old: thou art from everlasting.
Isa 33:16
71%
16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
Ps 114:2
70%
2Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion.
Ps 15:1
70%
1A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Isa 2:14
70%
14And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up,
Ps 18:7
70%
7Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.
Ps 11:3
70%
3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
Ps 119:89
70%
89LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
Ps 87:5
70%
5And of Zion it shall be said{H8735)}, This and that man was born{H8795)} in her: and the highest himself shall establish{H8787)} her.
Isa 26:4
70%
4Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
2 Sam 22:2
70%
2And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
Ps 104:8
70%
8They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.
Hab 3:6
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6He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.
Ps 135:21
69%
21Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
Ps 93:5
69%
5Thy testimonies are very sure{H8738)}: holiness becometh{H8773)} thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Amos 9:6
69%
6It is he that buildeth his stories in the heaven, and hath founded his troop in the earth; he that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name.
Ps 111:3
69%
3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.