Psalms 48:5
“They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.”

What does Psalms 48:5 mean?
Psalms 48:5 (KJV) reads: "They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away." The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 poetic songs and prayers that express human emotions and experiences while praising God. It's often attributed to King David, who is said…
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Psalm 48:5 states, "They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away." This verse encapsulates a moment of divine revelation, a glimpse into the ineffable majesty of God's works. In meditation on this passage, we delve deep into the complexities of human…
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O Everlasting Father, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You in humility and reverence, acknowledging the magnificence of Your works as expressed in Psalm 48:5: "They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away." We gather in this…
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