Psalm 47:9

Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples · Psalm 47:1–9
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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.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of

Topics

Shields: Said to Belong to God