Psalm 87:3

Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

Cross-references

Psalm 48:2 Parallel

Psalm 48:2 echoes this by calling Zion 'the joy of the whole earth' and 'city of the great King,' reinforcing her glory.

Psalm 48:3 Parallel

Psalm 48:3 adds that God is in her citadels as a fortress, showing the divine protection behind her glory.

Psalm 48:11-13 describes rejoicing in God's judgments and counting Zion's towers, expanding on her security and beauty.

Psalm 50:2 Parallel

Psalm 50:2 describes Zion as 'the perfection of beauty' from which God shines — echoing the glorious things spoken of the city.

Psalm 46:4 Parallel

Psalm 46:4 directly calls Jerusalem the 'city of God' with a river making it glad — a parallel celebration of Zion's glory.

Psalm 125:1 Parallel

Psalm 125:1 compares those who trust in the Lord to Mount Zion's immovable stability, linking faith to Zion's enduring glory.

Psalm 125:2 Parallel

Psalm 125:2 says the Lord surrounds His people as mountains surround Jerusalem, adding a protective image to Zion's glory.

Revelation 21:10–27 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 21:10-27 describes the New Jerusalem in full glory, the ultimate fulfillment of the 'glorious things' spoken of the city.

Revelation 14:1 shows the Lamb standing on Mount Zion with the 144,000, fulfilling the glorious vision of the city.

Hebrews 12:22 identifies the city of God as the heavenly Jerusalem, the ultimate reality behind the earthly Zion.

Ezekiel 37:28 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezekiel 37:28 says nations will know God when His sanctuary is in Zion's midst, fulfilling her glorious reputation.

Ezekiel 37:27 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezekiel 37:27 declares God's dwelling with His people, the ultimate glory of Zion as the city of God.

Jeremiah 31:12 depicts people singing on Zion's height, radiant with God's goodness—a fulfillment of her glory.

Jeremiah 3:14-17 promises that Jerusalem will be called the throne of the Lord, reinforcing her glorious status.

Isaiah 62:1-12 proclaims Zion's vindication and new name, directly fulfilling the 'glorious things' spoken of her.

Isaiah 60:1-22 expands on Zion's glory with light and nations streaming in, echoing the 'glorious things' spoken of the city.

Isaiah 59:21 adds God's covenant that His Spirit and words will remain with Zion's descendants forever, securing her glory.

Isaiah 59:20 promises the Redeemer will come to Zion, adding a redemptive fulfillment to the glorious things spoken.

Isaiah 54:2-10 calls Zion to enlarge her tent and promises God's everlasting covenant of peace, expanding on her future glory.

Isaiah 49:14-26 begins with Zion feeling forsaken but ends with God's promise to restore her, affirming the glorious things spoken.

Isaiah 12:6 Parallel

Isaiah 12:6 calls Zion to shout because the Holy One is great in her midst, directly connecting God's presence to her glory.

Isaiah 60:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 60:14 explicitly calls Zion 'the City of the Lord' — directly fulfills the glorious things spoken of the city of God.

Jeremiah 3:17 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 3:17 declares Jerusalem will be called the throne of the Lord — glorious things indeed spoken of the city of God.

Galatians 4:26 speaks of the heavenly Jerusalem — the ultimate 'city of God' of which glorious things are spoken.

Isaiah 48:2 Parallel

Isaiah 48:2 mentions the holy city and God of Israel — parallels the glorious things spoken of Zion.

Revelation 3:12 identifies the city of God as the new Jerusalem, where the conqueror becomes a pillar in God's temple.

Revelation 21:2 describes the new Jerusalem coming down as a bride, the glorious city of God made visible.

Isaiah 4:5 Related theme

Isaiah 4:5 describes God's glorious presence over Mount Zion — directly related to the 'city of God' spoken of in Psalm 87:3.

Ezekiel 48:1–35 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezekiel 48:1-35 describes the final division of the land and the gates of the city, culminating in 'the Lord is there' — a fuller picture of Zion's glory.

Isaiah 61:3-11 describes Zion's restoration and joy, connecting to the glorious reputation of the city of God.