1 Great is the LORD! For he is to be praised greatly, even in the city of our God, his holy mountain. ISV — Psalm 48:1
2 Beautifully situated, the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion towards the north, b48:2 Or on the northern side the city of the great King. ISV — Psalm 48:2
3 Within her citadels God is known as a place of refuge. ISV — Psalm 48:3
4 Behold, when the kings assembled together, when they traveled together, ISV — Psalm 48:4
5 they looked and were awestruck; they became afraid and ran away. ISV — Psalm 48:5
6 Trembling seized them there, pains like those of a woman in labor, ISV — Psalm 48:6
7 as when an east wind destroyed the ships of Tarshish. ISV — Psalm 48:7
8 Just as we have heard, so have we seen; in the city of the LORD of the heavenly armies— even in the city of our God— God will establish her forever. Interlude ISV — Psalm 48:8
9 God, we have meditated on your gracious love in the midst of your Temple. ISV — Psalm 48:9
10 God, according to your name, so is your praise to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness. ISV — Psalm 48:10
11 Mount Zion will be glad; the towns c48:11 Lit. daughters of Judah will rejoice because of your judgments. ISV — Psalm 48:11
12 March around Zion; encircle her; count her towers. ISV — Psalm 48:12
13 Take note of her ramparts; investigate her citadels; that you may speak about them to the next generation. ISV — Psalm 48:13
14 For this God is our God forever and ever. He will guide us until death. ISV — Psalm 48:14