Psalm 47

1 Clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with a loud cry of joy!ISV — Psalm 47:1

2 For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth.ISV — Psalm 47:2

3 He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet.ISV — Psalm 47:3

4 He chose our inheritance for us, even the pride of Jacob whom he loved. InterludeISV — Psalm 47:4

5 God has ascended on high with a shout, the LORD has ascended ^{a47:5 The Heb. lacks has ascended} with the blast of a trumpet.ISV — Psalm 47:5

6 Sing songs to God! Sing songs! Sing songs to our King! Sing songs!ISV — Psalm 47:6

7 Indeed, God is king over all the earth; sing a song of praise.ISV — Psalm 47:7

8 God is king over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.ISV — Psalm 47:8

9 The nobles among the nations have joined the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.ISV — Psalm 47:9