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Praise him with a psalm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/47.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/47.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/47.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For God <i>is</i> the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/47.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For God <i>is</i> the King of all the earth; Sing praises with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with a psalm of wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/47.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with a skillful psalm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with a skillful psalm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with a skillful psalm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises in a skillful psalm <i>and</i> with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing a song of wisdom, for God is King of the whole earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing a song of wisdom, for God is King of all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/47.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth: Sing ye praises with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />the ruler of all the earth! Praise God with songs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/47.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God is the king of the whole earth. Make your best music for him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/47.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God is king over all the world; praise him with songs! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/47.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, God is king over all the earth; sing a song of praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/47.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For God is king of the whole earth! Sing a well-written song! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/47.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with understanding. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For God [is] King of all the earth, "" Give praise, O understanding one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For king of all the earth is God, Give praise, O understanding one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For God is King of all the earth: play on the harp from understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For God is the king of all the earth: sing ye wisely. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 46:8>For God is the King of all the earth. Sing psalms wisely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/47.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For God is king over all the earth; sing hymns of praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For God is the king of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because the King of the whole Earth is God! Sing praise to him!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For God is the King of all the earth; Sing ye praises in a skilful song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For God is king of all the earth: sing praises with understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/47-7.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=5589" 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">6</span>Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">is King</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: zam·mə·rū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">sing profound praises to Him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4905.htm" title="4905: maś·kîl (N-ms) -- Instructive, a didactic poem. From sakal; instructive, i.e. A didactic poem."></a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.…<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="/psalms/95-3.htm">Psalm 95:3</a></span><br />For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Psalm 96:10</a></span><br />Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-12.htm">Psalm 96:12-13</a></span><br />Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy / before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-6.htm">Psalm 98:6</a></span><br />With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1-2</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! / Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-2.htm">Psalm 149:2</a></span><br />Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Isaiah 44:6</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a></span><br />How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a></span><br />On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a></span><br />Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a></span><br />“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a></span><br />They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For God is the King of all the earth: sing you praises with understanding.</p><p class="hdg">King</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-2.htm">Psalm 47:2,8</a></b></br> For the LORD most high <i>is</i> terrible; <i>he is</i> a great King over all the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a></b></br> And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a></b></br> And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become <i>the kingdoms</i> of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.</p><p class="hdg">sing</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/14-14.htm">1 Corinthians 14:14,15</a></b></br> For if I pray in an <i>unknown</i> tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></b></br> Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.</p><p class="hdg">with understanding.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/47-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Skilful</a> <a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/32-9.htm">Understanding</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/51-14.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/58-5.htm">Skilful</a> <a href="/psalms/58-5.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/49-3.htm">Understanding</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>For God is King of all the earth;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty of God over the entire world, not just Israel. It reflects the monotheistic belief that God is the supreme ruler over all nations and creation. This concept is echoed in other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/24.htm">Psalm 24:1</a>, which states, "The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it." Historically, this declaration would have been counter-cultural in a polytheistic world where many gods were worshiped. Theologically, it points to God's ultimate authority and foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Christ's universal reign, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>, where every knee shall bow to Jesus.<p><b>sing to Him a psalm of praise.</b><br>The call to sing a psalm of praise is an invitation to worship God through music and song, a common practice in ancient Israelite culture. The Psalms themselves are a collection of songs and prayers used in worship. This phrase underscores the importance of worship as a response to God's kingship. In the context of the Psalms, singing is not just an expression of joy but also a declaration of faith and trust in God's rule. This act of worship is seen throughout the Bible, including in the New Testament, where Paul and Silas sing hymns to God in prison (<a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25</a>), demonstrating that praise is a powerful expression of faith regardless of circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, recognized as the sovereign King over all the earth. This highlights His supreme authority and dominion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a></b><br>Represents all of creation, emphasizing the universality of God's reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to the sons of Korah, who are calling for worship and recognition of God's kingship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The original audience of the Psalm, who would understand the call to worship within the context of their covenant relationship with God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a></b><br>Implicitly included as subjects under God's kingship, pointing to the universal scope of His rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize and affirm God's ultimate authority over all creation. This acknowledgment should lead to a life of worship and submission to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_worship.htm">Universal Worship</a></b><br>Understand that worship is not limited to a specific group but is a call for all nations and peoples. Our worship should reflect this inclusivity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/profound_praise.htm">Profound Praise</a></b><br>Engage in worship that is deep and meaningful, not just routine or superficial. This involves both personal devotion and corporate worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_acknowledgment.htm">Joyful Acknowledgment</a></b><br>Embrace the joy that comes from recognizing God's kingship. Let this joy permeate your life and interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mission_and_evangelism.htm">Mission and Evangelism</a></b><br>As God is King of all the earth, there is a call to share this truth with others, inviting them into the worship of the one true King.<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/how_does_psalm_47_2_align_with_science.htm">How does Psalm 47:2’s claim of God’s universal rule align with scientific understandings of a vast universe beyond ancient Israel’s worldview? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_2_chr_35_20-22_conflict_with_the_bible.htm">Does 2 Chronicles 35:20–22, where Necho’s message is reportedly from God, conflict with the broader biblical narrative of prophets and divine warnings? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_abraham_rebuked_in_genesis_20.htm">How does Genesis 20 reconcile Abraham’s repeated deception about Sarah being his sister without clear rebuke or consequence to Abraham? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_record_of_god's_footstool.htm">Psalm 99:5 calls for worship at God's footstool; if this footstool is literal, why is there no archaeological record or clear location for it?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">With understanding.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">play a fine tune. </span>(See title Psalms 32) Or perhaps as LXX., and Vulg. adverbially, <span class= "ital">play with skill.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/47.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For God is the King of all the earth</span> (comp. ver. 2). Sing ye praises with understanding; literally, <span class="accented">sing a psalm of instruction.</span> As Hengstenberg remarks, "Every song in praise of God, on account of God, on account of his glorious deeds, contains a rich treasure of instruction and improvement." Here the special instruction is that God is King over the whole earth, that he reigns over the heathen, and that the heathen shall also some time or other own his sovereignty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/47-7.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</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">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">is King</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth;</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֥רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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">sing profound praises to Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">זַמְּר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(zam·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2167.htm">Strong's 2167: </a> </span><span class="str2">Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/47-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 47:7 For God is the King of all (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/47-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 47:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 47:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/47-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 47:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 47:8" /></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>