KJV ORIGINAL
Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look carefully at her strong walls and examine her beautiful palaces, so that you can tell the next generation about them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is encouraging people to pay close attention to God's city and its strength so they can pass on these stories to their children and grandchildren.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm celebrates Jerusalem as God's holy city, likely written after a military victory where God protected the city from enemies. The 'bulwarks' (defensive walls) and 'palaces' refer to Jerusalem's impressive fortifications and buildings that demonstrated God's protection and blessing on His people.
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