Psalms 47 (NASB)

9 verses · New American Standard Bible · Formal equivalence (most literal)

The NASB is widely regarded as the most literally accurate English translation. It is the standard for in-depth word study and academic analysis, preserving the exact structure and terminology of the original languages as closely as possible.

Psalms Chapter 47 contains 9 verses and is presented here in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), which uses a formal equivalence (most 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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1For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all peoples; Shout to God with the voice of joy.

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

3He subdues peoples under us And nations under our feet.

4He chooses our inheritance for us, The glory of Jacob whom He loves. Selah.

5God has ascended 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 skillful psalm.

8God reigns over the nations, God sits on His holy throne.

9The princes of the people have assembled themselves [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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About This Translation

What is Psalms 47 in the NASB?

Psalms 47 in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) contains 9 verses. The NASB uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach, first published in 1971 (rev. 2020).

How does the NASB translate Psalms 47 differently?

The New American Standard Bible uses formal equivalence (most 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 (NASB)?

Psalms Chapter 47 contains 9 verses in the New American Standard Bible. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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