Translations
Modern
The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.
Traditional
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.
Literal
The princes of the peoples have gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth are unto God—He is greatly to be exalted.
Latin
Principes populorum congregati sunt cum Deo Abraham, quoniam dii fortes terræ vehementer elevati sunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.
Notes
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
Human Confusion and God’s Purpose Praise Psalms The Creator-King
People
Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people
Glossary
David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of