Psalms 47:2
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised 1 In the city of our God, in his holy mountain. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
In Context
1A Psalm of praise for the sons of Korah on the second day of the week. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:58If thou wilt not hearken to do all the words of this law, which have been written in this book, to fear this glorious and wonderful name, the Lord thy God;
Psalms 65:5Come and behold the works of God; 1 He is terrible in his counsels beyond the children of men. 1
Psalms 68:35Let the heavens and the earth praise him, 1 The sea, and all things moving in them. 1
Psalms 95:3Publish his glory among the Gentiles, 1 His wonderful works among all people. 1
Psalms 145:6Who made heaven, and earth, 1 The sea, and all things in them: 1 Who keeps truth forever: 1
Matthew Henry on Psalms 47:2-5
Exhortation to Praise God. 1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. 2 For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. 3 He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet. 4 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah. The psalmist, having his own heart filled with great and good thoughts of God, endeavours to engage all about him in the blessed work of praise, as one convinced that God is… Read the whole commentary →