Psalms 47:8
God reigneth over the nations; God sitteth upon his holy throne.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
In Context
7For God is king of all the earth; Sing to him hymns of praise!
Cross References
Psalms 9:4For thou dost defend my right and my cause; Thou sittest upon the throne, a righteous judge.
Psalms 45:6Thy throne is God's for ever and ever; The sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of equity!
Psalms 89:14Justice and equity are the foundation of thy throne; Mercy and truth go before thy face.
Psalms 94:20Shall with thee be allied the throne of iniquity, Which deviseth mischief against law?
Psalms 97:1The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles be glad!
Psalms 99:2Great is the LORD upon Zion; He is exalted over all the nations.
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 →