Psalms 48:2
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Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Psalms 48:2
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, Is Mount Zion {in} the far north, The city of the great King.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, Is mount Zion, `on' the sides of the north, The city of the great King.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Beautiful in its high position, the joy of all the earth, is the mountain of Zion, the mountain of God, the town of the great King.
- Basic English Bible
Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, [on] the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
- Darby Bible
Hear these things, all ye nations: give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
- Webster's Bible
Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the north sides, the city of the great King.
- World English Bible
Beautiful [for] elevation, A joy of all the land, [is] Mount Zion, The sides of the north, the city of a great king.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(48:3) Fair in situation, the joy of the whole earth; even mount Zion, the uttermost parts of the north, the city of the great King.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Psalms 48:2
48:2 The joy - This is spoken prophetically, because the joyful doctrine of the gospel was to go from thence to all nations. The city - Of God, who justly calls himself a great king.
Felis's comment on 2010-01-13 01:15:29:
This is the hope of every believer in Jesus Christ to experience the full joy,when we inherit our beautiful home in Zion-see Rev 21:1-4. The head quarter of our God is mount Zion located on the north side where believer can find safety and protection.
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