Psalms 47 (KJV)

9 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 47 contains 9 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. <sup>for: or, of</sup>

2For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.

3He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.

4He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.

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

6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. <sup>with: or, every one that hath</sup>

8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

9The 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. <sup>princes: or, voluntary of the people are gathered unto the people of the God of Abraham</sup>

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What is Psalms 47 in the KJV?

Psalms 47 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 9 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 47 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 47 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 47 (KJV)?

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

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