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Psalm 48:8
ESV As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God, which God will establish forever. Selah
NIV As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the Lord Almighty, in the city of our God: God makes her secure forever.
NASB Just as we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the Lord of armies, in the city of our God; God will establish her forever. Selah
CSB Just as we heard, so we have seen in the city of the Lord of Armies, in the city of our God; God will establish it forever. Selah
NLT We had heard of the city’s glory, but now we have seen it ourselves — the city of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. It is the city of our God; he will make it safe forever. Interlude
KJV As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
NKJV As we have heard, So we have seen In the city of the Lord of hosts, In the city of our God: God will establish it forever. Selah

What does Psalm 48:8 mean?

The words of this verse appear as if spoken by travelers on their way to Jerusalem (Psalm 48:9). The psalm has praised God's glory and power, using the city as a living example (Psalm 48:1–7). This included references to miraculous victories over attacking enemies. The psalmist depicts people observing the city, and thinking on these events, realizing how special the city is. Jerusalem is described here as "the city of the LORD of hosts." This title for God implies His authority as the commander of heaven's armies. He controls a great host of angels and fights for His people.

Likewise, the text recognizes that God owns Jerusalem, and has no intent of letting it be destroyed entirely. At the end of the tribulation, ungodly nations marshaled by Satan will encompass Jerusalem, but the city's God will destroy with fire those who want to destroy the city (Revelation 20:7–9). Today, believers comprise part of the Lord's Church. Like Jerusalem, the Church cannot be destroyed. Jesus said, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18).

The Hebrew term se'lāh suggests a pause or reflection.
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