Psalm 87:6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: "This one was born in Zion."

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: "This one was born in Zion."

English Standard Version
The LORD records as he registers the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah

New American Standard Bible
The LORD will count when He registers the peoples, "This one was born there." Selah.

King James Bible
The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When He registers the peoples, the LORD will record," This one was born there." Selah

International Standard Version
The LORD will record, as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." Interlude

American Standard Version
Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. Selah

Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord shall tell in his writings of peoples and of princes, of them that have been in her.

Darby Bible Translation
Jehovah will count, when he inscribeth the peoples, This man was born there. Selah.

Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah doth recount in the describing of the peoples, 'This one was born there.' Selah.

Cross References

Psalm 69:28
Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.

Isaiah 4:3
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remains in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:

Isaiah 10:24
Therefore thus said the Lord GOD of hosts, O my people that dwell in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall smite you with a rod, and shall lift up his staff against you, after the manner of Egypt.

Ezekiel 13:9
And my hand shall be on the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

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Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

87:4-7 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.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

6. The same idea is set forth under the figure of a register made by God (compare Isa 4:3).