Psalm 48:11
New International Version
Mount Zion rejoices, the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments.

New Living Translation
Let the people on Mount Zion rejoice. Let all the towns of Judah be glad because of your justice.

English Standard Version
Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments!

Berean Standard Bible
Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.

King James Bible
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.

New King James Version
Let Mount Zion rejoice, Let the daughters of Judah be glad, Because of Your judgments.

New American Standard Bible
Mount Zion shall be glad, The daughters of Judah shall rejoice Because of Your judgments.

NASB 1995
Let Mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments.

NASB 1977
Let Mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of Thy judgments.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let Mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments.

Amplified Bible
Let Mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your [righteous] judgments.

Christian Standard Bible
Mount Zion is glad. Judah’s villages rejoice because of your judgments.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Mount Zion is glad. The towns of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments.

American Standard Version
Let mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of thy judgments.

Contemporary English Version
Mount Zion will celebrate, and all Judah will be glad, because you bring justice.

English Revised Version
Let mount Zion be glad, let the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of thy judgments.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let Mount Zion be glad and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments.

Good News Translation
let the people of Zion be glad! You give right judgments; let there be joy in the cities of Judah!

International Standard Version
Mount Zion will be glad; the towns of Judah will rejoice because of your judgments.

Majority Standard Bible
Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.

NET Bible
Mount Zion rejoices; the towns of Judah are happy, because of your acts of judgment.

New Heart English Bible
Let Mount Zion be glad. Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of your judgments.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.

World English Bible
Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Mount Zion rejoices, "" The daughters of Judah are joyful, "" For the sake of Your judgments.

Young's Literal Translation
Rejoice doth Mount Zion, The daughters of Judah are joyful, For the sake of Thy judgments.

Smith's Literal Translation
Mount Zion shall rejoice, the daughters of Judah shall be glad for sake of thy judgments.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let mount Sion rejoice, and the daughters of Juda be glad; because of thy judgments, O Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let mount Zion rejoice, and let the daughters of Judah exult, because of your judgments, O Lord.

New American Bible
Mount Zion is glad! The daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments!

New Revised Standard Version
Let Mount Zion be glad, let the towns of Judah rejoice because of your judgments.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad because of thy judgments, O LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Mount Zion will rejoice and the daughters of Yehuda will be glad, because of your judgment, LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of Thy judgments.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let mount Sion rejoice, let the daughters of Judaea exult, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Broken Bondage
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. 12March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers,…

Cross References
Isaiah 52:9
Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.

Isaiah 66:10
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,

Zephaniah 3:14
Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.

Isaiah 65:18-19
But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight. / I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her.

Jeremiah 31:7
For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’

Joel 2:23
Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Luke 1:47
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

John 16:22
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.


Treasury of Scripture

Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of your judgments.

daughters

Psalm 97:8
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

Song of Solomon 1:5
I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

Song of Solomon 2:7
I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

because

Psalm 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

Psalm 137:8,9
O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us…

Judges 5:31
So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.

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Mount Zion is glad
Mount Zion, often synonymous with Jerusalem, holds significant spiritual and historical importance in the Bible. It is the site of the ancient Jebusite fortress captured by King David, becoming the City of David. Zion represents God's chosen dwelling place, symbolizing His presence and favor. The gladness of Mount Zion reflects the joy and security found in God's protection and blessings. This joy is rooted in the understanding that God reigns supreme over His people, providing a place of refuge and worship. Zion's gladness can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate joy found in the New Jerusalem, as described in Revelation 21, where God's presence will dwell with His people eternally.

the daughters of Judah rejoice
The phrase "daughters of Judah" refers to the towns and villages within the territory of Judah, personified as daughters. This expression highlights the collective joy and celebration of the people of Judah. Historically, Judah was the southern kingdom, known for its loyalty to the Davidic line and the temple in Jerusalem. The rejoicing of Judah's daughters signifies a communal acknowledgment of God's righteous acts and deliverance. This joy is not only a response to God's immediate interventions but also a reflection of the hope and anticipation of the coming Messiah, who would arise from the tribe of Judah, fulfilling the prophecies of a Savior and King.

on account of Your judgments
God's judgments are His righteous decisions and actions in the world, often involving the deliverance of His people and the defeat of their enemies. In the context of Psalm 48, these judgments are cause for celebration because they demonstrate God's justice and faithfulness. The judgments of God affirm His sovereignty and the moral order He upholds. Throughout the Bible, God's judgments serve as both warnings and assurances, reminding His people of His holiness and their need for obedience. The ultimate judgment and victory over sin and death are realized in Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection fulfill God's redemptive plan, offering salvation and eternal life to all who believe.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Mount Zion
A significant hill in Jerusalem, often symbolizing the presence of God and the spiritual center of Israel. It represents God's dwelling place and is a focal point of worship and celebration.

2. Towns of Judah
Refers to the cities and settlements within the tribal territory of Judah. These towns are part of the Southern Kingdom of Israel and are often associated with the Davidic line and the temple in Jerusalem.

3. Judgments of God
Refers to God's righteous decisions and actions, which bring justice and order. In the context of this Psalm, God's judgments are cause for celebration because they affirm His sovereignty and protection over His people.
Teaching Points
Joy in God's Righteousness
Believers are called to find joy in God's righteous judgments, recognizing that His ways are perfect and just.

The Centrality of Worship
Just as Mount Zion was central to the worship of Israel, worship should be central in the life of a believer, focusing on God's presence and His works.

God's Sovereignty and Protection
The rejoicing of Judah's towns reflects trust in God's sovereignty and His protective care over His people. Believers can find peace in knowing that God is in control.

Community Celebration
The collective joy of Zion and Judah emphasizes the importance of community in worship and celebration of God's deeds. Believers are encouraged to gather and rejoice together in God's faithfulness.(11) Daughters of Judah.--Not the maidens of Jerusalem, but the towns and villages of Judah.

Judgments.--Perhaps here, as in Psalm 119:132, with prominent idea of God's customary dealings with His people.

Verse 11. - Let Mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad; i.e. let there be a chorus of joyful thanks over the length and breadth of the land, not only in Jerusalem, but in every city of Judah (Joshua 15:45) equally. Because of thy judgments. Because thou hast vindicated thy people, and executed judgment on their enemies.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Mount
הַר־ (har-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

Zion
צִיּ֗וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

is glad,
יִשְׂמַ֤ח ׀ (yiś·maḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

the towns
בְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

rejoice,
תָּ֭גֵלְנָה (tā·ḡê·lə·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear

on account of
לְ֝מַ֗עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Preposition
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

Your judgments.
מִשְׁפָּטֶֽיךָ׃ (miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style


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