Psalms 48 : 1 (NET)
*A song, a psalm by the Korahites. The LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise in the city of our God, his holy hill.
Psalms 48 : 2 (NET)
It is lofty and pleasing to look at, a source of joy to the whole earth. Mount Zion resembles the peaks of Zaphon; it is the city of the great king.
Psalms 48 : 3 (NET)
God is in its fortresses; he reveals himself as its defender.
Psalms 48 : 4 (NET)
For look, the kings assemble; they advance together.
Psalms 48 : 5 (NET)
As soon as they see, they are shocked; they are terrified, they quickly retreat.
Psalms 48 : 6 (NET)
Look at them shake uncontrollably, like a woman writhing in childbirth.
Psalms 48 : 7 (NET)
With an east wind you shatter the large ships.
Psalms 48 : 8 (NET)
We heard about God's mighty deeds, now we have seen them, in the city of the LORD, the invincible Warrior, in the city of our God. God makes it permanently secure. (Selah)
Psalms 48 : 9 (NET)
We reflect on your loyal love, O God, within your temple.
Psalms 48 : 10 (NET)
The praise you receive as far away as the ends of the earth is worthy of your reputation, O God. You execute justice!
Psalms 48 : 11 (NET)
Mount Zion rejoices; the towns of Judah are happy, because of your acts of judgment.
Psalms 48 : 12 (NET)
Walk around Zion! Encircle it! Count its towers!
Psalms 48 : 13 (NET)
Consider its defenses! Walk through its fortresses, so you can tell the next generation about it!
Psalms 48 : 14 (NET)
For God, our God, is our defender forever! He guides us!
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