Psalms 48:9
Psalms 48:9 in Multiple Translations
Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.
We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
We have thought on thy lovingkindness, O God, In the midst of thy temple.
Our thoughts were of your mercy, O God, while we were in your Temple.
God, we recall your trustworthy love as we worship in the Temple.
We waite for thy louing kindnes, O God, in the middes of thy Temple.
We have thought, O God, of Thy kindness, In the midst of Thy temple,
We have thought about your loving kindness, God, in the middle of your temple.
We have thought of thy loving-kindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
Nor the price of the redemption of his soul: and shall labour for ever,
God, here in your temple we think about how you faithfully love us.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 48:9
Study Notes — Psalms 48:9
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 48:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 48:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 48:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 48:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 48:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
- Sermons on Psalms 48:9
Context — Broken Bondage
9Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.
10Your name, O God, like Your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness. 11Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 26:3 | For Your loving devotion is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth. |
| 2 | Psalms 40:10 | I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly. |
| 3 | Psalms 77:10–14 | So I said, “I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples. |
| 4 | Psalms 63:2–3 | So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 20:5–13 | Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD in front of the new courtyard and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You. Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend? They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying, ‘If disaster comes upon us—whether sword or judgment, plague or famine—we will stand before this temple and before You, for Your Name is in this temple. We will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear us and save us.’ And now, here are the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt; but Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them. See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance. Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” Meanwhile all the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, were standing before the LORD. |
| 6 | Psalms 104:34 | May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD. |
| 7 | Luke 22:19–20 | And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you. |
| 8 | Song of Solomon 1:4 | Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. The Friends We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. The Bride It is only right that they adore you. |
| 9 | Psalms 105:5–6 | Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, O offspring of His servant Abraham, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones. |
| 10 | Isaiah 26:8 | Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls. |
Psalms 48:9 Summary
Psalms 48:9 means that when we are in God's presence, we think about how much He loves us. It's like taking time to remember all the good things He has done for us, and being thankful for His care. This is similar to what David expressed in Psalms 23:1-4, where he trusted in God's guidance and provision. By contemplating God's loving devotion, we can grow closer to Him and trust Him more, just like it says in Proverbs 3:5-6 to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to contemplate God's loving devotion?
Contemplating God's loving devotion means thinking deeply about His love and care for us, as seen in Psalms 48:9, and remembering His faithfulness, as promised in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Psalms 103:17.
Why is the temple significant in this verse?
The temple represents a place of worship and closeness to God, where believers can experience His presence and reflect on His loving devotion, as also seen in Psalms 27:4 and Isaiah 6:1-5.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
By taking time to reflect on God's love and faithfulness, as in Psalms 48:9, we can cultivate a deeper sense of trust and devotion, similar to the trust expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
What is the relationship between God's temple and His loving devotion?
God's temple is a symbol of His presence and love, and contemplating His loving devotion within the temple, as in Psalms 48:9, reminds us of His constant care and provision, as also promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's loving devotion in your life, and how can you share that with others?
- What are some ways you can cultivate a deeper sense of contemplation and reflection on God's love in your daily life?
- How does remembering God's faithfulness, as in Psalms 48:9, impact your trust and obedience to Him?
- In what ways can you apply the concept of contemplating God's loving devotion to your relationships with others, and how might it change the way you interact with them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 48:9
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 48:9
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 48:9
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 48:9
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 48:9
Sermons on Psalms 48:9
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Faithfulness-God, Christ, Man by Bob Jennings | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the faithfulness of God in the battle against sin. He shares a story of a girl who was possessed by a demon and how Jesus fought and deliver |
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A Revelation of God's Mercy by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's immense mercy and lovingkindness, as expressed in Psalms, acknowledging that despite our failings and sins, God's love remains steadfast and forgiv |
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David Relying Upon the Lord's Lovingkindness by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on David's reliance on the Lord's lovingkindness, which is better than life itself. Lovingkindness, akin to grace, encompasses God's zealous, loyal, and merci |
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More Than My Necessary Food by W.H. Griffith Thomas | W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the importance of abiding in Christ and the secret to spiritual permanence through faithfulness in the outward and inner life, emphasizing the n |
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Spiritual Revival: The Need of the Christian by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the urgent need for spiritual revival among Christians, urging believers to recognize that true religion is solely the work of God. He points out that many |
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The Thorn in the Flesh, or Strength Made Perfect in Weakness by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the trials and temptations faced by the servants of God, using the example of the apostle Paul's thorn in the flesh and the messenger of Satan to highli |
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"Thy Way Was in the Sea" (Psalm 77) by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks reflects on Psalm 77, where Asaph, a once joyful choir master, finds himself in despair due to the absence of God's evident presence and power in his life. Asaph's |







