Psalms 47

The King Over the Earth

1 Clap your hands, all you people! Shout to God with a voice of cheering!

2 Because the Lord Most High is awesome, A big-time King over the whole earth.

3 He brings down the people under us, And the nations under our feet.

4 He chooses our inheritance for us, The pride of Jacob whom He loves.

5 God went up with a shout, The Lord with the sound of a trumpet.

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

7 Because God is King over the whole earth; Sing praises with a wise song.

8 God is King over the nations; God sits on His holy throne.

9 The leaders of the people are gathered, With the people of the God of Abraham. Because the shields of the earth belong to God; He is lifted high.