Psalm 48:9

Translations

Modern

Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.

Traditional

We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.

Literal

…we have reflected, O God, on Your loving devotion, within Your temple.

Latin

Suscepimus, Deus, misericordiam tuam in medio templi tui.

Original

Hebrew

English

Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.

Notes

Psalms 48:9–11

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

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 Temple Worship Zion

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Psalm 26:3
For Your loving devotion is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth.
Psalm 40:10
I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.
Psalm 77:10–14
So I said, “I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.”
2 Chronicles 20:5–13
Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD in front of the new courtyard
Psalm 63:2–3
So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory.
Song of Solomon 1:4
Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. It is only right that they adore you.
Psalm 104:34
May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Luke 22:19–20
And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
Psalm 105:5–6
Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,
Isaiah 26:8
Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.

Glossary

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

Topics

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Psalm 48:9

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