48 How great is the LORD, which sits on his holy mountain! 2 It is high and magnificent; is the city of the great King! 3 God himself is in Jerusalem’s towers, revealing himself as its defender. 4 The kings of the earth joined forces and advanced against the city. 5 But when they saw it, they were stunned; they were terrified and ran away. 6 They were gripped with terror and writhed in pain like a woman in labor. 7 You destroyed them like the mighty ships of Tarshish shattered by a powerful east wind. 8 We had heard of the city’s glory, he will make it safe forever. Interlude 9 O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple. 10 As your name deserves, O God, Your strong right hand is filled with victory. 11 Let the people on Mount Zion rejoice. because of your justice. 12 Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers. 13 Take note of the fortified walls, to future generations. 14 For that is what God is like. and he will guide us until we die.