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Psalms 47

Berean Standard Bible

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Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples

Psalm subtitle:For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

Verse1Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.

Verse2How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!

Verse3He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet.

Verse4He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom He loves.Selah

Verse5God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.

Verse6Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!

Verse7For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.

Verse8God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.

Verse9The 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.

Translator notes (1)
  • Verse 7: Or sing a Maskil of praise or sing praises with understanding
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