5 pairs
Psalm 87:1 speaks of the foundation of God's city on the holy mountains, which is echoed in Psalm 48:1-2, where Mount Zion is described as beautiful and the joy of the whole earth.
Thematic focusZion, God's Holy City, Divine Foundation.
Psalm 87:3 declares glorious things about Zion, which aligns with Isaiah 2:2-3, where nations are drawn to the mountain of the Lord to learn His ways.
Thematic focusZion, Nations, Divine Teaching.
Psalm 87:4 mentions Rahab and Babylon among those who know God, which is similar to Isaiah 19:23-25, where Egypt and Assyria are blessed and called God's people.
Thematic focusInclusivity, Nations, God's People.
Psalm 87:6 speaks of the Lord recording peoples, which is echoed in Revelation 21:27, where only those written in the Lamb's book of life enter the New Jerusalem.
Thematic focusDivine Record, New Jerusalem, Book of Life.
Psalm 87:7 mentions singers and dancers proclaiming joy, which resonates with Isaiah 12:3, where joy is expressed in drawing water from the wells of salvation.
Thematic focusJoy, Salvation, Worship.