Psalms 48:2

Psalms 48:1 web — Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.

World English Bible

"Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain."

— Psalms 48:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.”
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ASV
“ Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised, In the city of our God, in his holy mountain. ”
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NET
“A song, a psalm by the Korahites. The LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise in the city of our God, his holy hill.”
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DRB
“Unto the end, a psalm for the sons of Core.”
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BBE
“ Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised, in the town of our God, in his holy mountain.”
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KJVA
“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.”
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Psalms 48 — Context

Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.

Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the north sides, the city of the great King.

God has shown himself in her citadels as a refuge.

For, behold, the kings assembled themselves, they passed by together.

Psalms 48:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 48:1 say?

Psalms 48:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.”

Where is Psalms 48:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 48:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 48, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 48:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 48:1 in?

Psalms 48:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 48:1?

Psalms 48:1 reads (WEB): “Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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