Psalm 48:13

Translations

Modern

…consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation.

Traditional

Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.

Literal

Set your heart toward her bulwark, pass between her citadels, so that you may recount it to the following generation.

Latin

Ponite corda vestra in virtute ejus, et distribuite domos ejus, ut enarretis in progenie altera.

Original

Hebrew

English

…consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation.

Notes

Psalms 48:12–13

towers … ramparts … citadel: These structures show Zion's strength.

Psalms 48:1–14

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

Related verses

Psalm 71:18
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.
Psalm 122:7
May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”
Deuteronomy 11:19
Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Psalm 78:4–6
We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.
Joel 1:3
Tell it to your children; let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation.
Isaiah 58:12
Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling.
Acts 15:14–16
Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own.
Amos 9:11
“In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old,

Glossary

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

Topics

Bulwark: Figurative Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Cities: Often Fortified by Art Jerusalem: Protected by Forts and Bulwarks Palaces: Jerusalem Celebrated For The Excellency and Glory of the Church: Consist in Its: Strength and Defence

Psalm 48:13

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