Psalms 48 (NET)

Psalms 48:1¹The Lord is great and certainly worthy of praise in the city of our God, his holy hill.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:2²It 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.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:3³God is in its fortresses; he reveals himself as its defender.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:4⁴For look, the kings assemble; they advance together.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:5⁵As soon as they see, they are shocked; they are terrified, they quickly retreat.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:6⁶Look at them shake uncontrollably, like a woman writhing in childbirth.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:7⁷With an east wind you shatter the large ships.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:8⁸We heard about God’s mighty deeds; now we have seen them, in the city of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, in the city of our God. God makes it permanently secure. (Selah)Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:9⁹Within your temple we reflect on your loyal love, O God.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:10¹⁰The praise you receive as far away as the ends of the earth is worthy of your reputation, O God. You execute justice.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:11¹¹Mount Zion rejoices; the towns of Judah are happy, because of your acts of judgment.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:12¹²Walk around Zion. Encircle it. Count its towers.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:13¹³Consider its defenses. Walk through its fortresses, so you can tell the next generation about it.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Psalms 48:14¹⁴For God, our God, is our defender forever. He guides us.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions