Like Psalm 46, Psalm 48 is a psalm of Zion. Both psalms begin with descriptions of Zion that are cosmic in nature and colored with familiar ancient Near Eastern imagery and then move to report political and historical events that demonstrate these claims. Here we see faith vindicated by history. This liturgy is performed “within your temple” (v. 9) and is punctuated by “we/our” confessions (vv. 1, 8, 14), perhaps sung by a choir on behalf of the congregation. The opening confession focuses on Yahweh himself. There follow two verses describing his city and mountain (note here it is “her fortress,” not “our fortress” as in 46:7, 11). After a description of Yahweh’s rout of invaders (vv. 4–7), the next we-confession responds with the people’s personal testimony of the security God gives the c…