Thematic Bible

Psalm 48:1

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

Psalm 48:2

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

Psalm 48:3

God has shown himself in her citadels as a refuge.

Psalm 48:4

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

Psalm 48:5

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

Psalm 48:6

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

Psalm 48:7

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

Psalm 48:8

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

Psalm 48:9

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

Psalm 48:10

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

Psalm 48:11

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

Psalm 48:12

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

Psalm 48:13

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

Psalm 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.