Psalm 87:1

New International Reader's Version

The Lord has built his city on the holy mountain.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 3:1

Then Solomon began to build the temple of the Lord. He built it on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem. That’s where the Lord had appeared to Solomon’s father David. The Lord had appeared at the threshing floor of Araunah. Araunah was from Jebus. David had provided the threshing floor.

Psalm 121:1

I look up to the mountains. Where does my help come from?

Psalm 122:2

Jerusalem, our feet are standing inside your gates.

Psalm 42:1

A deer longs for streams of water. God, I long for you in the same way.

Psalm 68:16

Why are you jealous of Mount Zion, you rocky mountain? That’s where God chooses to rule. That’s where the Lord himself will live forever.

Psalm 78:69

There he built his holy place as secure as the heavens. He built it to last forever, like the earth.

Isaiah 14:32

What answer should be given to the messengers from that nation? Tell them, ‘The Lord has made Zion secure. His suffering people will find safety there.’ ”

Isaiah 28:16

So the Lord and King speaks. He says, “Look! I am laying a stone in Zion. It is a stone that has been tested. It is the most important stone for a firm foundation. The one who depends on that stone will never be shaken.

Isaiah 56:7

Then I will bring them to my holy mountain of Zion. I will give them joy in my house. They can pray there. I will accept their burnt offerings and sacrifices on my altar. My house will be called a house where people from all nations can pray.”

Zechariah 8:3

He continued, “I will return to Zion. I will live among my people in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City. And my mountain will be called the Holy Mountain.”

Matthew 16:18

Here is what I tell you. You are Peter. On this rock I will build my church. The gates of hell will not be strong enough to destroy it.

2 Peter 1:18

We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven. We were with him on the sacred mountain.