Thematic Bible
Psalm 48:1 (show verse)
Great is the LORD! For he is to be praised greatly, even in the city of our God, his holy mountain.
Psalm 48:2 (show verse)
Beautifully situated, the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion towards the north, the city of the great King.
Cities » Built » In pleasant situations
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Eminent position
Jerusalem » Described as » Joy of the whole earth
Jerusalem » Called » City of the great king
Jerusalem » The names given to » City of the great king
Jerusalem » Described as » Beautiful for situation
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Eminent position
Jerusalem » Described as » Joy of the whole earth
Jerusalem » Called » City of the great king
Jerusalem » The names given to » City of the great king
Jerusalem » Described as » Beautiful for situation
Psalm 48:3 (show verse)
Within her citadels God is known as a place of refuge.
Psalm 48:4 (show verse)
Behold, when the kings assembled together, when they traveled together,
Psalm 48:5 (show verse)
they looked and were awestruck; they became afraid and ran away.
Psalm 48:6 (show verse)
Trembling seized them there, pains like those of a woman in labor,
Psalm 48:7 (show verse)
as when an east wind destroyed the ships of Tarshish.
Psalm 48:8 (show verse)
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
Psalm 48:9 (show verse)
God, we have meditated on your gracious love in the midst of your Temple.
Psalm 48:10 (show verse)
God, according to your name, so is your praise to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness.
Psalm 48:11 (show verse)
Mount Zion will be glad; the towns of Judah will rejoice because of your judgments.
Psalm 48:12 (show verse)
March around Zion; encircle her; count her towers.
Psalm 48:13 (show verse)
Take note of her ramparts; investigate her citadels; that you may speak about them to the next generation.
Psalm 48:14 (show verse)
For this God is our God forever and ever. He will guide us until death. To the Director: A song by the Sons of Korah.