Psalms 48

1The Lord is great! He is praised throughout the city of our God, his holy mountain.

2His city is such a pleasant place. It brings joy to people from around the world. Mount Zion is the city of the great King.

3God has shown that He protects his people within the strong walls of the city.

4The Kings came together because they wanted to attack the city,

5But when they saw God protecting the city, they became afraid and ran away.

6Fear and pain grabbed them; like a woman giving birth.

7God, with a strong east wind, you wrecked the ships of Tarshish.

8Yes, 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

9God, in your Temple we remember your loving kindness.

10Your name is known everywhere, God, and people throughout the earth praise you. You have shown that you do what is right.

11The people in Zion rejoice. and the towns of Judah rejoice, because your decisions are fair.

12Walk around Jerusalem, walk around the city, and count the towers in the walls.

13Look how strong the walls around the city are. Look at the walls inside the city and tell this to your children.

14“This God is our God for ever and ever; He will lead us from now until we die!