Psalms 47:8
(47-9) God reigneth over the nations; God sitteth upon His holy throne.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
In Context
7(47-8) For God is the King of all the earth; sing ye praises in a skilful song.
Cross References
Psalms 9:4(9-5) For Thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou sattest upon the throne as the righteous Judge.
Psalms 45:6(45-7) Thy throne given of God is for ever and ever; a sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Psalms 89:14(89-15) Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Thy throne; mercy and truth go before Thee.
Psalms 94:20Shall the seat of wickedness have fellowship with Thee, which frameth mischief by statute?
Psalms 97:1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.
Psalms 99:2The LORD is great in Zion; and He is high above all the peoples.
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 →