Psalms 47:6
(47-7) Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
In Context
5(47-6) God is gone up amidst shouting, the LORD amidst the sound of the horn.
7(47-8) For God is the King of all the earth; sing ye praises in a skilful song.
Cross References
Exodus 15:21And Miriam sang unto them: Sing ye to the LORD, for He is highly exalted: the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.
1 Chronicles 16:9Sing unto Him, sing praises unto Him; speak ye of all His marvellous works.
Psalms 68:4(68-5) Sing unto God, sing praises to His name; extol Him that rideth upon the skies, whose name is the LORD; and exult ye before Him.
Psalms 96:1O sing unto the LORD a new song; sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Psalms 145:1A Psalm of praise; of David. I will extol Thee, my God, O King; and I will bless Thy name for ever and ever.
Isaiah 12:4And in that day shall ye say: 'Give thanks unto the LORD, proclaim His name, declare His doings among the peoples, make mention that His name is exalted.
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 →