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For all the kings of the earth belong to God. He is highly honored everywhere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/47.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The princes of the peoples gather as the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is highly exalted!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/47.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/47.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The princes of the people are gathered together, <i>even</i> the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth <i>belong</i> unto God: he is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/47.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The princes of the people have gathered together, The people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth <i>belong</i> to God; He is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The princes of the people have assembled <i>as</i> the people of the God of Abraham, For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/47.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The princes of the people have assembled themselves as the people of the God of Abraham, For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The princes of the people have assembled themselves <i>as</i> the people of the God of Abraham; For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The nobles of the peoples have assembled themselves <i>with</i> the people of the God of Abraham, For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The princes of the people have gathered together as the people of the God of Abraham, For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The nobles of the peoples have assembled with the people of the God of Abraham. For the leaders of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The nobles of the peoples have assembled with the people of the God of Abraham. For the leaders of the earth belong to God; He is greatly exalted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/47.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The princes of the peoples are gathered together To be the people of the God of Abraham; For the shields of the earth belong unto God: He is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Their leaders come together and are now the people of Abraham's God. All rulers on earth surrender their weapons, and God is greatly praised! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/47.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The princes of the peoples are gathered together to be the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God; he is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The influential people from the nations gather together as the people of the God of Abraham. The rulers of the earth belong to God. He rules everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/47.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The rulers of the nations assemble with the people of the God of Abraham. More powerful than all armies is he; he rules supreme. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/47.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The nobles among the nations have joined the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/47.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The nobles of the nations assemble, along with the people of the God of Abraham, for God has authority over the rulers of the earth. He is highly exalted! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The princes of the peoples are gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God. He is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The princes of the people are assembled, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong to God: he is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/47.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The princes of the peoples are gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God. He is greatly exalted! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Nobles of peoples have been gathered, "" [With] the people of the God of Abraham, "" For the shields of earth [are] to God, "" Greatly has He been exalted!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Nobles of peoples have been gathered, With the people of the God of Abraham, For to God are the shields of earth, Greatly hath He been exalted!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The nobles of the peoples were gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham: for to God the shields of the earth: he was lifted up greatly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The princes of the people are gathered together, with the God of Abraham: for the strong gods of the earth are exceedingly exalted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 46:10>The leaders of the peoples have been gathered together by the God of Abraham. For the strong gods of the earth have been exceedingly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/47.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The princes of the peoples assemble with the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God, highly exalted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The princes of the peoples gather as the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is highly exalted.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The rulers of the Gentiles have returned to the God of Abraham; for the dominions of the earth belong to God and he is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Rulers of the nations were turned to the God of Abraham because the dominions of the Earth are God's, and he is greatly exalted. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The princes of the peoples are gathered together, The people of the God of Abraham; For unto God belong the shields of the earth; He is greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The rulers of the people are assembled with the God of Abraam: for God's mighty ones of the earth have been greatly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/47-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=5601" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/47.htm">Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5081.htm" title="5081: nə·ḏî·ḇê (Adj-mpc) -- Inclined, generous, noble. From nadab; properly, voluntary, i.e. Generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee.">The nobles</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mîm (N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">of the nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: ne·’ĕ·sā·p̄ū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">have assembled</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">as the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">of Abraham;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: mā·ḡin·nê- (N-cpc) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">the shields</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: lê·lō·hîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">belong to God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">He is highly</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: na·‘ă·lāh (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">exalted.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-7.htm">Isaiah 49:7</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-11.htm">Isaiah 60:11</a></span><br />Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-16.htm">Isaiah 60:16</a></span><br />You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-2.htm">Isaiah 62:2</a></span><br />Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18</a></span><br />“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-22.htm">Zechariah 8:22-23</a></span><br />And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Zechariah 14:16</a></span><br />Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a></span><br />The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27-28</a></span><br />All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. / For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11</a></span><br />May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-4.htm">Psalm 138:4</a></span><br />All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a></span><br />And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-10.htm">Romans 15:10-12</a></span><br />Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” / And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Romans 15:16</a></span><br />to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong to God: he is greatly exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-7.htm">Psalm 72:7-9</a></b></br> In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/110-2.htm">Psalm 110:2,3</a></b></br> The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a></b></br> The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him <i>shall</i> the gathering of the people <i>be</i>.</p><p class="hdg">the God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7,8</a></b></br> And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6,15</a></b></br> Moreover he said, I <i>am</i> the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8-10</a></b></br> But thou, Israel, <i>art</i> my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend… </p><p class="hdg">shields</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18</a></b></br> For the LORD <i>is</i> our defence; and the Holy One of Israel <i>is</i> our king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></b></br> Every word of God <i>is</i> pure: he <i>is</i> a shield unto them that put their trust in him.</p><p class="hdg">he is</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a></b></br> Be still, and know that I <i>am</i> God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-7.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/job/11-10.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/job/33-6.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/psalms/47-7.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/job/40-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/psalms/45-11.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/psalms/45-9.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/job/34-18.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/psalms/47-3.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/exodus/22-18.htm">Powers</a> <a href="/psalms/45-16.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/45-16.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/psalms/47-7.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/44-10.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/41-7.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/105-6.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/psalms/48-4.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/50-5.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">God's</a> <a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/psalms/48-4.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/56-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/68-31.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/psalms/49-1.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/58-5.htm">Powers</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/76-12.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/psalms/76-3.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/48-4.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/48-4.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 47</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">The nations are exhorted cheerfully to entertain the kingdom of Christ.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/47.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/47.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The nobles of the nations have assembled</b><br>This phrase suggests a gathering of leaders from various nations, indicating a universal recognition of God's sovereignty. Historically, such assemblies were common in ancient times for political or religious purposes. This gathering can be seen as a foreshadowing of the eschatological vision in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>, where a multitude from every nation worships God. It reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).<p><b>as the people of the God of Abraham;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the inclusion of Gentiles into the covenant community, a theme that runs throughout the Bible. Abraham is a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, representing faith and obedience to God. The reference to "the God of Abraham" underscores the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament, where believers in Christ are considered spiritual descendants of Abraham (<a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a>).<p><b>for the shields of the earth belong to God;</b><br>"Shields" symbolize protection and military power, suggesting that all earthly authority and defense ultimately come under God's control. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations and rulers, as seen in passages like <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>, where God is described as the one who changes times and seasons and deposes kings. It reassures believers of God's ultimate authority and protection.<p><b>He is highly exalted.</b><br>This final phrase affirms God's supreme position above all creation. It echoes the doxologies found throughout the Psalms and other scriptures, such as <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>, where Jesus is exalted by God and every knee bows to Him. This exaltation is both a present reality and a future hope, pointing to the ultimate victory and reign of God over all the earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nobles_of_the_nations.htm">Nobles of the Nations</a></b><br>These are the leaders or influential figures from various nations. In the context of this Psalm, they are seen as gathering together, acknowledging the sovereignty of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/people_of_the_god_of_abraham.htm">People of the God of Abraham</a></b><br>This phrase refers to the descendants of Abraham, the Israelites, who are in a covenant relationship with God. It also extends to all who have faith in God, as Abraham is considered the father of faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god_of_abraham.htm">God of Abraham</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's covenantal relationship with Abraham and his descendants, highlighting His faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shields_of_the_earth.htm">Shields of the Earth</a></b><br>This metaphor represents the protection and power that belong to God. In ancient times, shields were symbols of defense and strength.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/highly_exalted.htm">Highly Exalted</a></b><br>This phrase underscores God's supreme authority and majesty, recognized by all nations and their leaders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of all nations and their leaders. This should bring comfort and assurance, especially in times of political uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a></b><br>The gathering of the nobles and the people of God signifies unity among believers. We are called to live in harmony, transcending cultural and national boundaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>Just as God was faithful to Abraham, He remains faithful to His promises today. Trust in His covenantal love and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_exaltation_of_god.htm">Worship and Exaltation of God</a></b><br>Our response to God's sovereignty should be worship and exaltation. Make worship a central part of your life, acknowledging His greatness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/protection_and_security_in_god.htm">Protection and Security in God</a></b><br>The "shields of the earth" belonging to God remind us that our ultimate protection and security come from Him. Rely on God as your shield in life's battles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_47.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 47</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_horn_of_salvation.htm">What is the horn of salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about angels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_david's_psalms.htm">What are the key themes in the Psalms of David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_46_9_align_with_ongoing_wars.htm">How does the promise that God makes wars cease (Psalm 46:9) align with the unceasing record of global conflicts throughout history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/47.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">The shields of the earth</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, the princes just mentioned, as in <a href="/hosea/4-18.htm" title="Their drink is sour: they have committed prostitution continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give you.">Hosea 4:18</a>; so LXX. and Vulg. ("strong ones"), which, however, they make the subject of the verb--"have been mightily exalted."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/47.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The princes of the people</span> (literally, <span class="accented">princes of peoples</span>) are gathered together, <span class="cmt_word">even the people of the God of Abraham</span>; rather, to <span class="accented">be the people of the God of Abraham</span> (Revised Version) - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> to form, together with Israel, the one people, or Church, of God (comp. <a href="/isaiah/49-18.htm">Isaiah 49:18-23</a>). <span class="cmt_word">For the shields</span> <span class="cmt_word">of the earth belong unto God.</span> The "shields" are the "princes" of the first clause, those whose business it is to protect and defend their subjects (comp. <a href="/hosea/4-18.htm">Hosea 4:18</a>). The princes of the earth belong especially to God, since "by him kings reign, and princes decree justice" (<a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Proverbs 8:15</a>). At the great ingathering of the Gentiles into the Church, they would belong to him still more, since they would voluntarily place themselves under his rule (<a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a>; <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3, 11, 16</a>). <span class="cmt_word">He</span> <span class="cmt_word">is greatly exalted</span>. The perfect submission to God of all his rational creatures is his highest exaltation and glory. When "all <span class="accented">people</span> bow down before him," and "all <span class="accented">nations</span> do him service," when rebellion and resistance to his will are at an end, then will he be established in his rightful position, and his exaltation will be complete. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/47-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The nobles</span><br /><span class="heb">נְדִ֘יבֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḏî·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5081.htm">Strong's 5081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the nations</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּ֨ים ׀</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have assembled</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶאֱסָ֗פוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ne·’ĕ·sā·p̄ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as the people</span><br /><span class="heb">עַם֮</span> <span class="translit">(‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֪י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Abraham;</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָ֫הָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the shields</span><br /><span class="heb">מָֽגִנֵּי־</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḡin·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֗רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">belong to God;</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵֽ֭אלֹהִים</span> <span class="translit">(lê·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is highly</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exalted.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 47:9 The princes of the peoples are gathered (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/47-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 47:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 47:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/48-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 48:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 48:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>