Psalms 48 : 1 (NLT)
How great is the LORD, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on his holy mountain!
Psalms 48 : 2 (NLT)
It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King!
Psalms 48 : 3 (NLT)
God himself is in Jerusalem's towers, revealing himself as its defender.
Psalms 48 : 4 (NLT)
The kings of the earth joined forces and advanced against the city.
Psalms 48 : 5 (NLT)
But when they saw it, they were stunned; they were terrified and ran away.
Psalms 48 : 6 (NLT)
They were gripped with terror and writhed in pain like a woman in labor.
Psalms 48 : 7 (NLT)
You destroyed them like the mighty ships of Tarshish shattered by a powerful east wind.
Psalms 48 : 8 (NLT)
We had heard of the city's glory, but now we have seen it ourselves-- the city of the LORD of Heaven's Armies. It is the city of our God; he will make it safe forever. Interlude
Psalms 48 : 9 (NLT)
O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple.
Psalms 48 : 10 (NLT)
As your name deserves, O God, you will be praised to the ends of the earth. Your strong right hand is filled with victory.
Psalms 48 : 11 (NLT)
Let the people on Mount Zion rejoice. Let all the towns of Judah be glad because of your justice.
Psalms 48 : 12 (NLT)
Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers.
Psalms 48 : 13 (NLT)
Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations.
Psalms 48 : 14 (NLT)
For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will guide us until we die. For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.
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