Psalms 47:1
What does Psalms 47:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 47:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Oh clap your hands, all ye peoples; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
KJV
King James Version · 1611O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Oh clap your hands, all ye peoples; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949O make a glad noise with your hands, all you peoples; letting your voices go up to God with joy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To the Overseer. --By sons of Korah. A Psalm. All ye peoples, clap the hand, Shout to God with a voice of singing,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A psalm of a canticle, for the sons of Core, on the second day of the week.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890All ye peoples, clap your hands; shout untoGod with the voice of triumph!
Context
v.1This passage
v.2For Jehovah Most High is terrible; He is a great King over all the earth.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 106:47
Save us, O Jehovah our God, And gather us from among the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, And to triumph in thy praise.
- Psalms 98:4
Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.
- Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass.
- Luke 19:37
And as he was now drawing nigh, even at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen;
- Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
- 2 Samuel 6:15
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of Jehovah with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Psalms 47
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Psalms 47.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About God as King
Explore how the Bible reveals God as the sovereign King, ruling over all creation with justice and love
Topic
Bible Verses About Abiding in Christ
Key scriptures reveal what it means to abide in Christ, emphasizing our continuous connection and dependence on Him for spiritual life and fruitfulness.
Topic
Bible Verses About Anger
The Bible addresses anger directly, offering wisdom on its destructive potential and how believers can manage it righteously.
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for a Panic Attack at Night
Steady, slow verses to pray when your chest is tight and the house is dark.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Anxiety Before a Job Interview
Quiet your nerves and walk in with steady steps — six verses to pray on the way.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Morning Work Anxiety
Start the workday from a steadier place — verses to pray with coffee.