Psalm 47
Psalms Chapters
47, 98, 150
Contemporary English
Version Copyright © 1999 American Bible Society
The use of the shofar
-- see 47: 5 and 98: 6 and 150: 3
see verse 5
[A psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader.]
God Rules the Nations
1All of you nations, clap your hands
and shout joyful praises to God.
2The LORD Most High is fearsome,
the ruler of all the earth.
3God has put every nation under our power,
4and he chose for us the land
that was the pride of Jacob, his favorite.
5God goes up to his throne,
as people shout and trumpets blast.
6Sing praises to God our King,
7
the ruler of all the earth!
Praise God with songs.
8God rules the nations from his sacred throne.
9Their leaders come together
and are now the people of Abraham's God.
All rulers on earth surrender their weapons,
and God is greatly praised!
Psalm 98
see verse 6
The LORD Works Miracles1Sing a new song to the LORD! He has worked miracles,
and with his own powerful arm,
he has won the victory.
2The LORD has shown the nations
that he has the power to save and to bring justice.
3God has been faithful in his love for Israel,
and his saving power is seen everywhere on earth.
4Tell everyone on this earth
to sing happy songs in praise of the LORD.
5Make music for him on harps. Play beautiful melodies!
6Sound the trumpets and horns
and celebrate with joyful songs
for our LORD and King!
7Command the ocean to roar with all of its creatures,
and the earth to shout with all of its people.
8Order the rivers to clap their hands,
and all of the hills to sing together.
9Let them worship the LORD!
He is coming to judge everyone on the earth,
and he will be honest and fair.
Psalm 150
see verse 3
The LORD Is Good to His People1Shout praises to the LORD! Praise God in his temple.
Praise him in heaven, his mighty fortress.
2Praise our God!
His deeds are wonderful, too marvelous to describe.
3Praise God with trumpets and all kinds of harps.
4Praise him with tambourines and dancing,
with stringed instruments and woodwinds.
5Praise God with cymbals, with clashing cymbals.
6Let every living creature praise the LORD.
Shout praises to the LORD!