6 The Lord shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
6 The Lord will write in the register of the peoples: "This one was born in Zion."
6 The Lord records as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." Selah
6 God registers their names in his book: "This one, this one, and this one - born again, right here."
6 The Lord will record, When He registers the peoples: "This one was born there." Selah
6 When the Lord registers the nations, he will say, "They have all become citizens of Jerusalem." Interlude
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 87:6
Commentary on Psalm 87:4-7
(Read Psalm 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.