48:1 The LORD is great and is to be highly praised in the city of our God, on his sacred hill. |
48:2 Zion, the mountain of God, is high and beautiful; the city of the great king brings joy to all the world. |
48:3 God has shown that there is safety with him inside the fortresses of the city. |
48:4 The kings gathered together and came to attack Mount Zion. |
48:5 But when they saw it, they were amazed; they were afraid and ran away. |
48:6 There they were seized with fear and anguish, like a woman about to bear a child, |
48:7 like ships tossing in a furious storm. |
48:8 We have heard what God has done, and now we have seen it in the city of our God, the LORD Almighty; he will keep the city safe forever. |
48:9 Inside your Temple, O God, we think of your constant love. |
48:10 You are praised by people everywhere, and your fame extends over all the earth. You rule with justice; |
48:11 let the people of Zion be glad! You give right judgments; let there be joy in the cities of Judah! |
48:12 People of God, walk around Zion and count the towers; |
48:13 take notice of the walls and examine the fortresses, so that you may tell the next generation: |
48:14 "This God is our God forever and ever; he will lead us for all time to come." |