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Scott's Reference Library
Psalm 87:1 through Psalm 87:3 (NIV)
1 He has set his foundation on the holy mountain;
2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are said of you,
O city of God:
Selah
Psalm 87:5 through Psalm 87:7 (NIV)
5 Indeed, of Zion it will be said,
“This one and that one were born in her,
and the Most High himself will establish her.”
6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples:
“This one was born in Zion.”
Selah
7 As they make music they will sing,
“All my fountains are in you.”
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
VERSES 1-3
Christ himself is the Foundation of the church, which God has laid. Holiness is
the strength and firmness of the church. Let us not be ashamed of the church of
Christ in its meanest condition, nor of those that belong to it, since such
glorious things are spoken of it. Other foundation can no man lay than that is
laid, even Jesus Christ. The glorious things spoken of Zion by the Spirit, were
all typical of Christ, and his work and offices; of the gospel church, its
privileges and members; of heaven, its glory and perfect happiness.
VERSES 4-7
The church of Christ is more glorious and excellent than the nations of the
earth. In the records of heaven, the meanest of those who are born again stand
registered. When God renders to every man according to his works, he shall
observe who enjoyed the privileges of his sanctuary. To them much was given, and
of them much will be required. Let those that dwell in Zion, mark this, and live
up to their profession. Zion’s songs shall be sung with joy and triumph. The
springs of the joy of a carnal worldling are in wealth and pleasure; but of a
gracious soul, in the word of God and prayer. All grace and consolation are
derived from Christ, through his ordinances, to the souls of believers.