Psalms 48 (ESV)

14 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 48 contains 14 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain,

2beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King.

3Within her citadels God has made himself known as a fortress.

4For behold, the kings assembled; they came on together.

5As soon as they saw it, they were astounded; they were in panic; they took to flight.

6Trembling took hold of them there, anguish as of a woman in labor.

7By the east wind you shattered the ships of Tarshish.

8As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God, which God will establish forever. Selah

9We have thought on your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple.

10As your name, O God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness.

11Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments!

12Walk about Zion, go around her, number her towers,

13consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels, that you may tell the next generation

14that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever.

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What is Psalms 48 in the ESV?

Psalms 48 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 14 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 48 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 48 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 48 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 48 contains 14 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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