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Psalm 48:8-10
New English Translation
Psalm 48:8-10
New English Translation
8 We heard about God’s mighty deeds; now we have seen them,[a]
in the city of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies,[b]
in the city of our God.
God makes it permanently secure.[c] (Selah)
9 Within your temple
we reflect on your loyal love, O God.
10 The praise you receive as far away as the ends of the earth
is worthy of your reputation, O God.[d]
You execute justice.[e]
Footnotes
- Psalm 48:8 tn Heb “As we have heard, so we have seen.” The community had heard about God’s mighty deeds in the nation’s history. Having personally witnessed his saving power with their own eyes, they could now affirm that the tradition was not exaggerated or inaccurate.
- Psalm 48:8 tn Heb “the Lord of hosts.” The title “Lord of hosts” here pictures the Lord as a mighty warrior-king who leads armies into battle (see Pss 24:10; 46:7, 11).
- Psalm 48:8 tn Or “God makes it secure forever.” The imperfect highlights the characteristic nature of the generalizing statement.
- Psalm 48:10 tn Heb “like your name, O God, so [is] your praise to the ends of the earth.” Here “name” refers to God’s reputation and revealed character.
- Psalm 48:10 tn Heb “your right hand is full of justice.” The “right hand” suggests activity and power.
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