Psalms Chapter 47 (KJV)
Psalms 47
God's universal kingshipTriumph and victoryDivine selection of IsraelWorship as appropriate responseGod's sovereignty over nations
[To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.] O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. {for: or, of}
For the LORD most high {is} terrible; {he is} a great King over all the earth.
He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
For God {is} the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. {with: or, every one that hath}
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
The princes of the people are gathered together, {even} the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth {belong} unto God: he is greatly exalted. {princes...: or, voluntary of the people are gathered unto the people of the God of Abraham}
Context & Meaning
Psalm 47 is a triumphant call for all people to worship God as the supreme King who reigns over all the earth. The psalm celebrates God's sovereignty over nations, His selection of Israel as His inheritance, and His ultimate victory and exaltation above all powers.