Psalms 47:8
With a vehement spirit, you will crush the ships of Tarshish.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
In Context
7Trembling took hold of them. In that place, their pains were that of a woman in labor.
Cross References
Psalms 9:4For my enemy will be turned back. They will be weakened and perish before your face.
Psalms 45:6God is in its midst; it will not be shaken. God will assist it in the early morning.
Psalms 89:14We were filled in the morning with your mercy, and we exulted and delighted all our days.
Psalms 97:1A Psalm of David himself. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has performed wonders. His right hand has accomplished salvation for him, with his holy arm.
Psalms 99:2Shout joyfully to God, all the earth. Serve the Lord with rejoicing. Enter into his sight in exultation.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 47:6-9
Exhortation to Praise God. 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. We are here most earnestly… Read the whole commentary →