Psalms 48

Psalm 48 praises the greatness of YHWH in Mount Zion, His holy city, where assembled kings see it, marvel, panic, and flee in terror like women in labor, with their ships shattered by the east wind.[1][2][4] The psalmist affirms that as heard, so seen in the city of YHWH-Tsva'ot, which God establishes forever, calls for meditation on His goodness, rejoicing in His judgments, inspecting the city's defenses to tell future generations, and declares this God as guide unto death.[1][3][9]