Psalms 47
Psalms 47 is part of “Book II: The Exodus Book” (42–72) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 47 summary
The scope of this psalm is to stir us up to praise God, to stir up all people to do so; and, I. We are directed in what manner to do it, publicly, cheerfully, and intelligently (Psa 47:1, Psa 47:6, Psa 47:7). II. We are furnished with matter for praise. 1.
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The scope of this psalm is to stir us up to praise God, to stir up all people to do so; and, I. We are directed in what manner to do it, publicly, cheerfully, and intelligently (Psa 47:1, Psa 47:6, Psa 47:7). II. We are furnished with matter for praise. 1. God's majesty (Psa 47:2). 2. His sovereign and universal dominion (Psa 47:2, Psa 47:7-9). 3. The great things he had done, and will do, for his people (Psa 47:3-5). Many suppose that this psalm was penned upon occasion of the bringing up of the ark to Mount Zion which Psa 47:5 seems to refer to ("God has gone up with a shout"); - but it looks further, to the ascension of Christ into the heavenly Zion, after he had finished his undertaking on earth, and to the setting up of his kingdom in the world, to which the heathen should become willing subjects. In singing this psalm we are to give honour to the exalted Redeemer, to rejoice in his exaltation, and to celebrate his praises, confessing that he is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. To the chief musician. A psalm for the sons of Korah.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 47 (GNV)
Geneva Bible 1599 (public domain)
God Is King over All the Earth
1To him that excelleth. A Psalme committed to the sonnes of Korah. All people clap your hands: sing loude vnto God with a ioyfull voyce. 2For the Lord is high, and terrible: a great King ouer all the earth. 3He hath subdued the people vnder vs, and the nations vnder our feete. 4Hee hath chosen our inheritance for vs: euen the glory of Iaakob whom he loued. Selah. 5God is gone vp with triumph, euen the Lord, with the sound of the trumpet. 6Sing prayses to God, sing prayses: sing prayses vnto our King, sing prayses. 7For God is the King of all the earth: sing prayses euery one that hath vnderstanding. 8God reigneth ouer the heathen: God sitteth vpon his holy throne. 9The princes of the people are gathered vnto the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the world belong to God: he is greatly to be exalted.