Psalms 48:1-3; Psalms 48:9-14

Psalms 48:1-3

1 How great is the LORD, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on his holy mountain!

2 It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King!

3 God himself is in Jerusalem’s towers, revealing himself as its defender.

Psalms 48:9-14

9 O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple.

10 As your name deserves, O God, you will be praised to the ends of the earth. Your strong right hand is filled with victory.

11 Let the people on Mount Zion rejoice. Let all the towns of Judah be glad because of your justice.

12 Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers.

13 Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations.

14 For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will guide us until we die.