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Psalms

Chapter 47

1

O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

2

For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.

3

He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.

4

He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.

5

God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.

6

Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

7

For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.

8

God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

9

The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.

Summary

All people are commanded to clap hands and shout unto God with triumph, for the LORD most high is terrible and a great King over all the earth who shall subdue people and nations. God is gone up with a shout and the sound of a trumpet, and he reigneth over the heathen, sitting up...

Main Subjects

  • the LORD most high
  • God
  • King over all the earth
  • the people of the God of Abraham