Chapter
Psalms 48



Book of Psalms - Chapter 48

Psalms 48:1

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.

Psalms 48:2

Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the north sides, the city of the great King.

Psalms 48:3

God has shown himself in her citadels as a refuge.

Psalms 48:4

For, behold, the kings assembled themselves, they passed by together.

Psalms 48:5

They saw it, then they were amazed. They were dismayed. They hurried away.

Psalms 48:6

Trembling took hold of them there, pain, as of a woman in travail.

Psalms 48:7

With the east wind, you break the ships of Tarshish.

Psalms 48:8

As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of the LORD of Armies, in the city of our God. God will establish it forever. Selah.

Psalms 48:9

We have thought about your loving kindness, God, in the midst of your temple.

Psalms 48:10

As is your name, God, so is your praise to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is full of righteousness.

Psalms 48:11

Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of your judgments.

Psalms 48:12

Walk about Zion, and go around her. Number its towers.

Psalms 48:13

Mark well her bulwarks. Consider her palaces, that you may tell it to the next generation.

Psalms 48:14

For this God is our God forever and ever. He will be our guide even to death. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.