Psalms 47 (NLT)

9 verses · New Living Translation · Dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought)

The NLT renders the original texts into clear, natural English, prioritizing meaning over word-for-word correspondence. It is excellent for devotional reading and for those new to the Bible, making ancient truths immediately understandable.

Psalms Chapter 47 contains 9 verses and is presented here in the New Living Translation (NLT), which uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Come, everyone! Clap your hands!Shout to God with joyful praise!

2For the LORD Most High is awesome.He is the great King of all the earth.

3He subdues the nations before us,putting our enemies beneath our feet.

4He chose the Promised Land as our inheritance,the proud possession of Jacob’s descendants, whom he loves. Interlude

5God has ascended with a mighty shout.The LORD has ascended with trumpets blaring.

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

7For God is the King over all the earth.Praise him with a psalm.

8God reigns above the nations,sitting on his holy throne.

9The rulers of the world have gathered togetherwith the people of the God of Abraham.For all the kings of the earth belong to God.He is highly honored everywhere.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 47 in the NLT?

Psalms 47 in the New Living Translation (NLT) contains 9 verses. The NLT uses a dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) approach, first published in 1996 (rev. 2015).

How does the NLT translate Psalms 47 differently?

The New Living Translation uses dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought), 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 (NLT)?

Psalms Chapter 47 contains 9 verses in the New Living Translation. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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