Psalm 47:8 “God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.”

Psalm 47:8

God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne.

Geneva Bible 1599

God reigneth ouer the heathen: God sitteth vpon his holy throne.

Darby Translation

God reigneth over the nations; God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

Young's Literal Translation

God hath reigned over nations, God hath sat on His holy throne,

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“reigneth”

1 Chronicles 16:31 Revelation 19:6 Psalm 93:1 Psalm 22:27–29 Psalm 96:10 Psalm 99:1

1 Chronicles 16:31 · BSB

Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’

Revelation 19:6 · BSB

And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

Psalm 93:1 · BSB

The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Psalm 22:27–29 · BSB

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.

Psalm 96:10 · BSB

Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.

Psalm 99:1 · BSB

The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

“throne”

Psalm 9:4 Psalm 89:14 Revelation 20:11 Psalm 48:1 Psalm 94:20 Hebrews 4:16

Psalm 9:4 · BSB

For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously.

Psalm 89:14 · BSB

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.

Revelation 20:11 · BSB

Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.

Psalm 48:1 · BSB

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.

Psalm 94:20 · BSB

Can a corrupt throne be Your ally— one devising mischief by decree?

Hebrews 4:16 · BSB

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.

9The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.

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