Psalms 48:1 The Lord is great! He is praised throughout the city of our God, his holy mountain.
Psalms 48:2 His city is such a pleasant place. It brings joy to people from around the world. Mount Zion is the city of the great King.
Psalms 48:3 God has shown that He protects his people within the strong walls of the city.
Psalms 48:4 The Kings came together because they wanted to attack the city,
Psalms 48:5 But when they saw God protecting the city, they became afraid and ran away.
Psalms 48:6 Fear and pain grabbed them; like a woman giving birth.
Psalms 48:7 God, with a strong east wind, you wrecked the ships of Tarshish.
Psalms 48:8 Yes, we heard the stories about your power. But we also saw it in the city of our God, the city of God. God makes that city strong forever. Pulse and Think
Psalms 48:9 God, in your Temple we remember your loving kindness.
Psalms 48:10 Your name is known everywhere, God, and people throughout the earth praise you. You have shown that you do what is right.
Psalms 48:11 The people in Zion rejoice. and the towns of Judah rejoice, because your decisions are fair.
Psalms 48:12 Walk around Jerusalem, walk around the city, and count the towers in the walls.
Psalms 48:13 Look how strong the walls around the city are. Look at the walls inside the city and tell this to your children.
Psalms 48:14 “This God is our God for ever and ever; He will lead us from now until we die!