Psalms 87:4-6 - Exposition

The Almighty is introduced as making a revelation to the psalmist. He will cause the Gentiles to flock into his Church, even those who have been hitherto the most bitter enemies of Israel ( Psalms 87:4 ), and will place these strangers on a par with such as have belonged to his Church from their birth ( Psalms 87:4 , Psalms 87:5 , Psalms 87:6 ), admitting them to every blessing and every privilege. The Church, thus augmented, shall be taken under his own protection, and "established," or placed on a sure footing, forever. Compare our Lord's promise to St. Peter," On this rock will I build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" ( Matthew 16:18 ).