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48:1  A psalm of the sons of Korah. The Lord is great; he should be praised in the city of our God, on his holy mountain.
48:2  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.
48:3  God is within its palaces; he is known as its defender.
48:4  Kings joined together and came to attack the city.
48:5  But when they saw it, they were amazed. They ran away in fear.
48:6  Fear took hold of them; they hurt like a woman having a baby.
48:7  You destroyed the large trading ships with an east wind.
48:8  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
48:9  God, we come into your Temple to think about your love.
48:10  God, your name is known everywhere; all over the earth people praise you. Your right hand is full of goodness.
48:11  Mount Zion is happy and all the towns of Judah rejoice, because your decisions are fair.
48:12  Walk around Jerusalem and count its towers.
48:13  Notice how strong they are. Look at the palaces. Then you can tell your children about them.
48:14  This God is our God forever and ever. He will guide us from now on.