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Psalm 47[a]

The Ruler of All the Nations

For the leader. A psalm of the Korahites.

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All you peoples, clap your hands;
    shout to God with joyful cries.(A)
For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared,
    the great king over all the earth,(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 47 A hymn calling on the nations to acknowledge the universal rule of Israel’s God (Ps 47:2–5) who is enthroned as king over Israel and the nations (Ps 47:6–9).

Psalm 47[a]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

Clap your hands,(A) all you nations;
    shout to God with cries of joy.(B)

For the Lord Most High(C) is awesome,(D)
    the great King(E) over all the earth.
He subdued(F) nations under us,
    peoples under our feet.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 47:1 In Hebrew texts 47:1-9 is numbered 47:2-10.