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Psalms 47:4-1964 bbe — He will give us our heritage, the glory of Jacob who is dear to him. (Selah.) God has gone up with a glad cry, the Lord…

Bible in Basic English

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He will give us our heritage, the glory of Jacob who is dear to him. (Selah.)

5

God has gone up with a glad cry, the Lord with the sound of the horn.

6

Give praises to God, make songs of praise; give praises to our King, make songs of praise.

7

For God is the King of all the earth; make songs of praise with knowledge.

8

God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule.

9

The rulers of the peoples have come together, with the people of the God of Abraham; because the powers of the earth are God's: he is lifted up on high.

— Psalms 47:4-1964, Bible in Basic English

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  • ASV

    “He chooseth our inheritance for us, The glory of Jacob whom he loved. [Selah God is gone up with a shout, Jehovah 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. God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne. The princes of the peoples are gathered together To bethe people of the God of Abraham; For the shields of the earth belong unto God: He is greatly exalted. ”

Psalms 47 — Context

1

O make a glad noise with your hands, all you peoples; letting your voices go up to God with joy.

2

For the Lord Most High is to be feared; he is a great King over all the earth.

3

He will put down the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet.

4

He will give us our heritage, the glory of Jacob who is dear to him. (Selah.)

5

God has gone up with a glad cry, the Lord with the sound of the horn.

6

Give praises to God, make songs of praise; give praises to our King, make songs of praise.

7

For God is the King of all the earth; make songs of praise with knowledge.

8

God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule.

9

The rulers of the peoples have come together, with the people of the God of Abraham; because the powers of the earth are God's: he is lifted up on high.

Psalms 47:4-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 47:4-1964 say?
Psalms 47:4-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He will give us our heritage, the glory of Jacob who is dear to him. (Selah.) God has gone up with a glad cry, the Lord with the sound of the horn. Give praises to God, make songs of praise; give praises to our King, make songs of praise. For God is the King of all the earth; make songs of praise with knowledge. God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule. The rulers of the peoples have come together, with the people of the God of Abraham; because the powers of the earth are God's: he is lifted up on high.”
Where is Psalms 47:4-1964 in the Bible?
Psalms 47:4-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 47, verses 4–1964.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 47:4-1964.
What translation should I read Psalms 47:4-1964 in?
Psalms 47:4-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 47:4-1964?
Psalms 47:4-1964 reads (BBE): “He will give us our heritage, the glory of Jacob who is dear to him. (Selah.) God has gone up with a glad cry, the Lord with the sound of the horn. Give praises to God, make songs of praise; give praises to our King, make songs of praise. For God is the King of all the earth; make songs of praise with knowledge. God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule. The rulers of the peoples have come together, with the people of the God of Abraham; because the powers of the earth are God's: he is lifted up on high.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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