Psalms, 48
5. without a second glance, when they saw, they panicked and fled away.
5. without a second glance, when they saw, they panicked and fled away.
Psalm 48 is a song of praise to God, who is exalted as the great king over the earth. The psalmist describes the greatness of Zion, the city of God, and the way God protects and strengthens it. He concludes with an appeal for people to tell his children about the greatness of God and what He did for Zion. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 48:
Psalm 47:8 - "God is king over the nations; God is sitting in His holy throne." This verse also emphasizes the sovereignty and royalty of God, as the psalmist of Psalm 48 does.
Psalm 50:2 - "From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines." This verse relates to Zion's description as a beautiful and strong city in Psalm 48.
Isaiah 2:2 - "In the last days the Mount of the Temple of the Lord will be established as the highest of the Mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will come to him." This verse relates to the idea of Zion as the city of God and the prophecy that all nations will turn to the Lord.
Isaiah 12:6 - "cry out loud and exult, O inhabitants of Zion, for great is the saint of Israel among you." This verse highlights the importance of Zion as a place of worship and praise to God.
Isaiah 33:20-21 - "Look to Zion, the city of our feasts; his eyes summer Jerusalem, a quiet home, a tent that will not be removed; his stakes will never be torn, nor their broken strings." This verse relates to the idea that Zion is a fortified city, protected by God, as described in Psalm 48.
“Jesus vê, conhece e pesa todas as suas ações.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
