Psalm 48:3

New Living Translation

God himself is in Jerusalem’s towers, revealing himself as its defender.

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:7

But David captured the fortress of Zion, which is now called the City of David.

2 Chronicles 12:7

When the Lord saw their change of heart, he gave this message to Shemaiah: “Since the people have humbled themselves, I will not completely destroy them and will soon give them some relief. I will not use Shishak to pour out my anger on Jerusalem.

Psalm 125:1

Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever.

Psalm 135:21

The Lord be praised from Zion, for he lives here in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!

Psalm 46:7

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude

Psalm 50:2

From Mount Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines in glorious radiance.

Song of Solomon 6:4

You are beautiful, my darling, like the lovely city of Tirzah. Yes, as beautiful as Jerusalem, as majestic as an army with billowing banners.

Lamentations 2:15

All who pass by jeer at you. They scoff and insult beautiful Jerusalem, saying, “Is this the city called ‘Most Beautiful in All the World’ and ‘Joy of All the Earth’?”