Commentary on Psalms - Volume 5

A Song of a Psalm. Of the sons of Korah

1Great is Jehovah and to be praised greatly In the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.

2Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, The mountain of Zion, on the sides of the north, The city of the great King.

3God in her palaces is known for a defense.

4For behold! the kings assembled, They passed away together.

5They themselves saw, so they marveled; They were frightened, they fled precipitately,

6Fear seized upon them there, Pain as of one in travail.

7By the east wind thou breakest in pieces the ships of Tarshish.

8As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of Jehovah of Hosts, In the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah

9We have waited, O God! for thy mercy In the midst of thy temple,

10As is thy name, O God! So is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: Of righteousness full is thy right hand.

11Rejoice shall Mount Zion, Exult shall the daughters of Judah, Because of thy judgments.

12Encompass Zion, and walk round about her. Number the towers thereof,

13Set your heart to her walls, Exalt her towers, That ye may make report to the generations to come.

14For this God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.