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Psalms 47

Young's Literal Translation (YLT) - 1898

9 verses - Ultra-literal (word-for-word) - Public Domain

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Psalms 47:1

To the Overseer. -- By sons of Korah. A Psalm. All ye peoples, clap the hand, Shout to God with a voice of singing,

Psalms 47:2

For Jehovah Most High [is] fearful, A great king over all the earth.

Psalms 47:3

He leadeth peoples under us, and nations under our feet.

Psalms 47:4

He doth choose for us our inheritance, The excellency of Jacob that He loves. Selah.

Psalms 47:5

God hath gone up with a shout, Jehovah with the sound of a trumpet.

Psalms 47:6

Praise God -- praise -- give praise to our king, praise.

Psalms 47:7

For king of all the earth [is] God, Give praise, O understanding one.

Psalms 47:8

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

Psalms 47:9

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!

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