Psalms 47:8
God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
In Context
7For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with understanding.
Cross References
Psalms 9:4For you have maintained my just cause. You sit on the throne judging righteously.
Psalms 45:6Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
Psalms 89:14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before your face.
Psalms 94:20Shall the throne of wickedness have fellowship with you, which brings about mischief by statute?
Psalms 97:1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
Psalms 99:2The LORD is great in Zion. 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 →