Psalms 47

(A psalm by the clan of Korah and for the music leader.)

God Rules the Nations

1 All of you nations,

clap your hands and shout

joyful praises to God.

2 The Lord Most High is fearsome,

the ruler of all the earth.

3 God has put every nation

under our power,

4 and he chose for us the land

that was the pride of Jacob,

his favorite.

5 God goes up to his throne,

as people shout

and trumpets blast.

6 Sing praises to God our King,

7 the ruler of all the earth!

Praise God with songs.

8 God rules the nations

from his sacred throne.

9 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!