A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 48. A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain. Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the north sides, the city of the great King. God has shown himself in her citadels as a refuge. For, behold, the kings assembled themselves, they passed by together. They saw it, then they were amazed. They were dismayed. They hurried away. Trembling took hold of them there, pain, as of a woman in travail. With the east wind, you break the ships of Tarshish. As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of the LORD of Armies, in the city of our God. God will establish it forever. Selah. We have thought about your loving kindness, God, in the middle of your temple. As is your name, God, so is your praise to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is full of righteousness. Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgements. Walk about Zion, and go around her. Number its towers. Notice her bulwarks. Consider her palaces, that you may tell it to the next generation. For this God is our God forever and ever. He will be our guide even to death.

Worship Lyrics

A Song
A Psalm by the sons of Korah
Great is the LORD
And greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain
Beautiful in elevation the joy of the whole earth is Mount Zion
On the north sides the city of the great King
God has shown himself in her citadels as a refuge
For, behold, the kings assembled themselves, they passed by together
They saw it, then they were amazed
They were dismayed
They hurried away
Trembling took hold of them there, pain, as of a woman in travail
With the east wind, you break the ships of Tarshish
As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of the LORD of Armies, in the city of our God
God will establish it forever
Selah
We have thought about your loving kindness, God, in the middle of your temple
As is your name, God, so is your praise to the ends of the earth
Your right hand is full of righteousness
Let Mount Zion be glad
Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgements
Walk about Zion, and go around her
Number its towers
Notice her bulwarks
Consider her palaces, that you may tell it to the next generation
For this God is our God forever and ever
He will be our guide even to death

About This Psalm

Psalm 48 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, trust, righteousness, kingship

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 48 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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