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Psalms 48

American Standard Version (ASV) - 1901

14 verses - Formal equivalence (very literal) - Public Domain

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Psalms 48:1

The beauty and glory of Zion.

Psalms 48:2

Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth,

Psalms 48:3

God hath made himself known in her palaces for a refuge.

Psalms 48:4

For, lo, the kings assembled themselves,

Psalms 48:5

They saw it, then were they amazed;

Psalms 48:6

Trembling took hold of them there,

Psalms 48:7

With the east wind

Psalms 48:8

As we have heard, so have we seen

Psalms 48:9

We have thought on thy lovingkindness, O God,

Psalms 48:1

As is thy name, O God,

Psalms 48:11

Let mount Zion be glad,

Psalms 48:12

Walk about Zion, and go round about her;

Psalms 48:13

Mark ye well her bulwarks;

Psalms 48:14

For this God is our God for ever and ever:

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