Bible verse
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
Psalm 87:4 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 87.
1 A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah
4 “I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”
5 And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.”
6 The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
7 Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”
KJV
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this [man] was born there.
ASV
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.
ERV
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.
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