Psalms 47:8
“God reigneth ouer the heathen: God sitteth vpon the throne of his holinesse.”
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Psalms 47:8 Context
6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises vnto our King, sing praises. 7For God is the King of all the earth, sing ye praises with vnderstanding. 8God reigneth ouer the heathen: God sitteth vpon the throne of his holinesse. 9The princes of the people are gathered together, euen the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong vnto God: hee is greatly exalted.
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Other Translations
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
- King James Version
God reigns over the nations, God sits on His holy throne.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne.
- American Standard Version (1901)
God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule.
- Basic English Bible
God reigneth over the nations; God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
- Darby Bible
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
- Webster's Bible
God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.
- World English Bible
God hath reigned over nations, God hath sat on His holy throne,
- Youngs Literal Bible
(47:9) God reigneth over the nations; God sitteth upon His holy throne.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
God reigns over the nations, God sits on His holy throne.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne.
- American Standard Version (1901)
God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule.
- Basic English Bible
God reigneth over the nations; God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
- Darby Bible
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
- Webster's Bible
God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.
- World English Bible
God hath reigned over nations, God hath sat on His holy throne,
- Youngs Literal Bible
(47:9) God reigneth over the nations; God sitteth upon His holy throne.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 47:8
47:8 The throne - Heaven is often called God's throne, whence God is said to behold and to rule all nations; of which general dominion of God, he here speaks. And Christ sits at his father's right - hand, for that purpose.