Psalms 47 (ESV)

9 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 47 contains 9 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!

2For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth.

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

4He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah

5God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.

6Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!

7For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!

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

9The princes of the peoples gather as the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is highly exalted!

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What is Psalms 47 in the ESV?

Psalms 47 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 9 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 47 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 47 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 47 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 47 contains 9 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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