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Psalms 87

7 aligned verses; 6 with wording or punctuation differences .

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Verse KJV King James Version ASV American Standard Version
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah .
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah
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 and Babylon as among them that know me: Behold , Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia : This one was born there.
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her : and the highest himself shall establish her.
Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her ; And the Most High himself will establish her.
The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people , that this man was born there. Selah .
Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples , This one was born there. Selah
As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
They that sing as well as they that dance ` shall say', All my fountains are in thee. Psalm 88 A Song, a Psalm of the sons of Korah; for the Chief Musician; set to Mahalath Leannoth. Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.

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