Psalms 48 : 1 (ERVEN)
A song of praise from the Korah family. The Lord is great! He is praised throughout the city of our God, his holy mountain.
Psalms 48 : 2 (ERVEN)
His city is such a pleasant place. It brings joy to people from around the world. Mount Zion is the true mountain of God. It is the city of the great King.
Psalms 48 : 3 (ERVEN)
In the palaces of that city, God is known as the fortress.
Psalms 48 : 4 (ERVEN)
Once some kings met together and planned an attack against this city. They marched toward the city,
Psalms 48 : 5 (ERVEN)
but when they saw it, they were amazed. They all panicked and ran away.
Psalms 48 : 6 (ERVEN)
Fear grabbed them; they trembled like a woman giving birth.
Psalms 48 : 7 (ERVEN)
God, with a strong east wind, you wrecked their big ships.
Psalms 48 : 8 (ERVEN)
Yes, we heard the stories about your power. But we also saw it in the city of our God, the city of the Lord All- Powerful. God makes that city strong forever. Selah
Psalms 48 : 9 (ERVEN)
God, in your Temple we remember your loving kindness.
Psalms 48 : 10 (ERVEN)
You name is known everywhere, God, and people throughout the earth praise you. You have shown that you do what is right.
Psalms 48 : 11 (ERVEN)
Mount Zion is happy, and the towns of Judah rejoice, because your decisions are fair.
Psalms 48 : 12 (ERVEN)
Walk around Jerusalem, and count its towers.
Psalms 48 : 13 (ERVEN)
Look at the tall walls, and see the palaces. Then you can tell the next generation about them.
Psalms 48 : 14 (ERVEN)
This God is our God forever and ever. He will lead us from now to the end of time!
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