PSALM 48

The Glory and Strength of Zion

Psalm 48:1  Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain,

Psalm 48:2 beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King.

Psalm 48:3 Within her citadels God has shown himself a sure defense.

Psalm 48:4 For behold, the kings assembled, they came on together.

Psalm 48:5 As soon as they saw it, they were astounded, they were in panic, they took to flight;

Psalm 48:6 trembling took hold of them there, anguish as of a woman with labor pains.

Psalm 48:7 By the east wind you shattered the ships of Tarshish.

Psalm 48:8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God, which God establishes for ever.

Psalm 48:9 We have thought on your mercy, O God, in the midst of your temple.

Psalm 48:10 As your name, O God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with victory;

Psalm 48:11 let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments!
Psalm 48:12 Walk about Zion, go round about her, number her towers,
Psalm 48:13 consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels; that you may tell the next generation
Psalm 48:14 that this is God, our God for ever and ever. He will be our guide for ever.