Psalms 48:8
“As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.”
Psalms 48:8 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- As we have heard, so have we seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God hath founded it for ever.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of Jehovah of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah
- DARBYDarby
- As we have heard, so have we seen, in the city of Jehovah of hosts, in the city of our God: God doth establish it for ever. Selah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- As we have heard, so we have seen, in the city of Yahweh of Armies, in the city of our God. God will establish it forever. Selah.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- As we have heard, so we have seen, In the city of Jehovah of hosts, In the city of our God, God doth establish her ; to the age. Selah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it forever. Selah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it forever. Selah.
Context: Psalms 48
6Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.
7Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
8As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
9We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
10According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.
About Psalms 48: The City of God - Psalm 48
Psalm 48 praises Zion, the city of God, for its security, beauty, and majesty. The Psalmist exalts God as the protector and king of the city, highlighting how the people rejoice and trust in Him. The Psalmist urges others to come and behold the glory of the city and join in its worship.
Commentary
Psalm 48 is a beautiful tribute to Zion, the city of God, and an invitation for all to come and experience its majesty. The Psalmist reminds us that God is the foundation upon which the city stands – He is its protector and king. Therefore, the city is secure, and its beauty is a reflection of the greatness of the One who sustains it.As Christians, we are the heirs of the promise that the church is the new Zion – the city of God, where His presence dwells among His people. We are called to be like the Psalmist, praising God for the unique beauty and security of this city. We must invite others to come and behold its splendor so that they too can experience the joy and peace that come from trusting in God's provision and care.Psalm 48 encourages us to take pride in being a part of the city of God and to be faithful in worshiping and praising God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us. So let us join the Psalmist in extolling the greatness of our God and in inviting others to come and see the city that He has created.