Psalm 47:7

Translations

Modern

For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.

Traditional

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

Literal

For the King of all the earth is God—sing praises with skill!

Latin

…quoniam rex omnis terræ Deus, psallite sapienter.

Original

Hebrew

English

For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.

Notes

Psalms 47:7

People from all over the world (see Psalm 96:1–3) will worship God.

Psalms 47:1–9

This psalm praises God's rule as king over the entire earth. It describes God's victory with Israel and other nations. Both Israel (Psalm 47:3–4) and the nations (47:9) are part of God's kingdom.

Theme notes and profiles

Praise Psalms The Creator-King

Related verses

Zechariah 14:9
On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Psalm 47:8
God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.
Psalm 47:2
How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
1 Corinthians 14:14–15
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

Glossary

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