Psalm 47
JPS TaNaKH 1917
Chapter overview
Psalm 47 invites every people to clap, shout, and sing with understanding because God reigns over all nations. The imagery of enthronement joins exuberant celebration with universal sovereignty and wise praise.
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1(47-1) For the Leader; a Psalm for the sons of Korah. (47-2) O clap your hands, all ye peoples; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
2(47-3) For the LORD is most high, awful; a great King over all the earth.
3(47-4) He subdueth peoples under us, and nations under our feet.
4(47-5) He chooseth our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob whom He loveth. Selah
5(47-6) God is gone up amidst shouting, the LORD amidst the sound of the horn.
6(47-7) Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
7(47-8) For God is the King of all the earth; sing ye praises in a skilful song.
8(47-9) God reigneth over the nations; God sitteth upon His holy throne.
9(47-10) The princes of the peoples are gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham; for unto God belong the shields of the earth; He is greatly exalted.
JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.