Psalm 48

New Coverdale Version

Great is the Lord and highly to be praised * in the city of our God, even upon his holy hill.

The hill of Zion is beautiful and lofty; * it is the joy of the whole earth.

Upon the north side lies the city of the great King; * God is well known in her palaces as a sure refuge.

For behold, the kings of the earth * have gathered and advanced together.

They marvelled to see such things; * they were astonished and fled in terror.

Trembling came upon them, and anguish, * as upon a woman in travail.

You caused the east wind to blow * and broke apart the ships of Tarshish.

As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God; * God upholds her for ever.

We wait for your loving-kindness, O God, * in the midst of your temple.

O God, according to your Name, so is your praise to the world’s end; * your right hand is full of righteousness.

Let Mount Zion rejoice, and the cities of Judah be glad, * because of your judgments.

Walk about Zion, and go round about her; * count the number of her towers.

Mark well her bulwarks, consider her strongholds, * that you may tell those who come after.

This God is our God for ever and ever; * he shall be our guide, even unto death.