Psalm 87:3
“Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 87Meaning
The praise of Zion introduces the surprising inclusion that follows. The city’s glory is connected to God’s presence and to expanded belonging, not to domination.
Zion founded and praised
God’s city is established and celebrated.
Read carefully
The next verses emphasize outsiders being included, not conquered into inferiority.
Reflection
Celebrate what God does without turning gratitude into superiority.