Psalms 47:8
As we have heard, so have we also seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God has founded it for ever. Pause. 1
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
In Context
7You will break the ships of Tharsis with a vehement wind. 1
9We have thought of your mercy, O God, in the midst of your people. 1
Cross References
Psalms 9:4For you have maintained my cause and my right; you sat on the throne, that judge righteousness. 1
Psalms 45:6The nations were troubled, the kingdoms tottered: he uttered his voice, the earth shook. 1
Psalms 89:14We have been satisfied in the morning with your mercy; and we did exult and rejoice: 1
Psalms 97:1Sing to the Lord a new song; for the Lord has wrought wonderful works, his right hand, and his holy arm, have wrought salvation for him. 1
Psalms 99:2Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with exultation. 1
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 →