Psalms 47

9 verses · Chapter 47 of 150 · NIV Translation

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1Psalm 47 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.

2How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth!

3He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet.

4He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. Selah

5God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets.

6Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.

7For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise.

8God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.

9The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.

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Common Questions about Psalms 47

What is Psalms 47 about?

Psalms 47 contains 9 verses. It begins: "Psalm 47 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy...."

How many verses are in Psalms 47?

Psalms Chapter 47 contains 9 verses in the NIV translation.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 47 in?

Psalms 47 is in the book of Psalms, which has 150 chapters total. Psalms is part of the Bible's canon of Scripture.

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