Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 87:4-7

"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. Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; And the Most High himself will establish her. Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. Selah They that sing as well as they that dance [shall say], All my fountains are in thee." — Psalms 87:4-7 (ASV)

The church of Christ is more glorious and excellent than the nations of the earth. In the records of heaven, the humblest of those who are born again stand registered. When God renders to every person according to their works, He will observe who enjoyed the privileges of His sanctuary. To them much was given, and of them much will be required.

Let those who dwell in Zion take note of this, and live up to their profession. Zion's songs will be sung with joy and triumph. The sources of joy for a carnal, worldly person are in wealth and pleasure; but for a gracious soul, they are in the word of God and prayer. All grace and consolation are derived from Christ, through His ordinances, to the souls of believers.