Psalms 48:2

Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.

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Other Translations for Psalms 48:2

BSB
Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.
AKJV
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
CPDV
Mount Zion is being founded with the exultation of the whole earth, on the north side, the city of the great king.
ERV
Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
NHEB
Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King.
SMT
Fair of elevation, the joy of all the earth, is mount Zion, the sides of the north, the city of the great King.

Commentary for Psalms 48:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 48:2
Summary
Sacred mountain exemplifies ideal location and joy
Place
Mount Zion
Event
Description of holy city
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Praise