PSLAM 48

The LORD is great; he should be praised

in the city of our God, on his holy mountain.

It is high and beautiful

and brings joy to the whole world.

Mount Zion is like the high mountains of the north;

it is the city of the Great King.

God is within its palaces;

he is known as its defender.

Kings joined together

and came to attack the city.

But when they saw it, they were amazed.

They ran away in fear.

Fear took hold of them;

they hurt like a woman having a baby.

You destroyed the large trading ships

with an east wind.

First we heard

and now we have seen

that God will always keep his city safe.

It is the city of the Lord All-Powerful,

the city of our God.

Selah

God, we come into your Temple

to think about your love.

God, your name is known everywhere;

all over the earth people praise you.

Your right hand is full of goodness.

Mount Zion is happy

and all the towns of Judah rejoice,

because your decisions are fair.

Walk around Jerusalem

and count its towers.

Notice how strong they are.

Look at the palaces.

Then you can tell your children about them.

This God is our God forever and ever.

He will guide us from now on.