Psalm 48:10

Broken Bondage · Psalm 48:1–14
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Translations

Modern
Your name, O God, like Your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness.
Traditional
According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.
Literal
According to Your name, O God, so Your praise is unto the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness.
Latin
Secundum nomen tuum, Deus, sic et laus tua in fines terræ; justitia plena est dextera tua.

Original

Hebrew
English
Your name, O God, like Your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness.

Notes

The psalmist happily celebrates the Lord's presence with the community, thinking about God's faithful, righteous, and just rule.

This song of Zion (see also Psalms 46, 76, 87, 122) clearly describes Jerusalem (Zion) as the city of the Great King, where the godly find protection (48:1–3). God rules from Zion with faithfulness, righteousness, and justice, inspiring his people with confidence and joy (Psalm 48:9–11). They dedicate themselves to witnessing Zion's glory so they can share it with the next generation (Psalm 48:8, 12–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Jerusalem Praise Psalms Zion

Glossary

David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Holiness of God: Righteousness of The Righteousness of God: Abundant