Psalm 47:9 “The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of A…”

Psalm 47:9

The 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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.

World English Bible

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!

American Standard Version

The princes of the peoples are gathered together To be the people of the God of Abraham; For the shields of the earth belong unto God: He is greatly exalted.

Geneva Bible 1599

The princes of the people are gathered vnto the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the world belong to God: he is greatly to be exalted.

Darby Translation

The willing-hearted of the peoples have gathered together, [with] the people of the God of Abraham. For unto God [belong] the shields of the earth: he is greatly exalted.

Young's Literal Translation

Nobles of peoples have been gathered, [With] the people of the God of Abraham, For to God [are] the shields of earth, Greatly hath He been exalted!

Bible in Basic English

The rulers of the peoples have come together, with the people of the God of Abraham; because the powers of the earth are God's: he is lifted up on high.

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Cross references

“The princes, etc”

Genesis 49:10 Psalm 72:7–9 Isaiah 11:10 Romans 11:25 Psalm 110:2 Psalm 110:3

Genesis 49:10 · BSB

The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

Psalm 72:7–9 · BSB

May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.

Isaiah 11:10 · BSB

On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

Romans 11:25 · BSB

I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.

Psalm 110:2 · BSB

The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”

Psalm 110:3 · BSB

Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.

“the God”

Exodus 3:6 Isaiah 41:8–10 Exodus 3:15 Matthew 22:32 Galatians 3:29 Genesis 17:7

Exodus 3:6 · BSB

Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Isaiah 41:8–10 · BSB

“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend—

Exodus 3:15 · BSB

God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remember…

Matthew 22:32 · BSB

‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’ ? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”

Galatians 3:29 · BSB

And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

Genesis 17:7 · BSB

I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.

“shields”

Psalm 89:18 Proverbs 30:5

Psalm 89:18 · BSB

Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Proverbs 30:5 · BSB

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

“he is”

Psalm 46:10

Psalm 46:10 · BSB

“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

Also

Psalm 72:11 Psalm 97:9 Isaiah 49:23 Isaiah 49:7

Psalm 72:11 · BSB

May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Psalm 97:9 · BSB

For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Isaiah 49:23 · BSB

Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to sha…

Isaiah 49:7 · BSB

Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is…

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

In context

8God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.

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