Psalms 47:8 web — God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.

World English Bible

"God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne."

— Psalms 47:8, World English Bible

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KJV
“God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.”
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ASV
“God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne. ”
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NET
“God reigns over the nations! God sits on his holy throne!”
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DRB
“With a vehement wind thou shalt break in pieces the ships of Tharsis.”
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BBE
“God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule.”
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KJVA
“God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.”
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Psalms 47 — Context

God has gone up with a shout, Yahweh with the sound of a trumpet.

Sing praise to God, sing praises. Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with understanding.

God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.

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! A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.

Psalms 47:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 47:8 say?

Psalms 47:8 in the World English Bible reads: “God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.”

Where is Psalms 47:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 47:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 47, verse 8.

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 47:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 47:8 in?

Psalms 47:8 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 47:8?

Psalms 47:8 reads (WEB): “God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.” 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.

Psalms 47:8 web — God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.

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