Psalms 47:6

6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.

Psalms 47:6 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
English Standard Version (ESV)
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
New Living Translation (NLT)
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!
The Message Bible (MSG)
6 Sing songs to God, sing out! Sing to our King, sing praise!
American Standard Version (ASV)
6 Sing praise to God, sing praises: Sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
6 Make music to praise God. Play music for him! Make music to praise our king. Play music for him!
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
6 Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our King, sing praise!
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
6 Sing praises to God. Sing praises. Sing praises to our King. Sing praises.

Psalms 47:6 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 47:6

Sing praises to God
That is gone up with a shout, Christ Jesus, our ascended Lord and King, as the apostles did at the time of his ascension, ( Luke 24:52 Luke 24:53 ) ;

sing praises; sing praises unto our King, sing praises:
who was then made Lord and Christ, declared King of saints, and crowned with glory and honour; the repetition of the phrase sing praises denotes frequency, constancy, fervency, and great devotion in the performance of this service; and that the ascension of Christ, the occasion of it, is of the greatest moment and importance, and requires it to be performed in such a manner.

Psalms 47:6 In-Context

4 He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
5 God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.
7 For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise.
8 God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 2 Samuel 22:50; Psalms 68:4; Psalms 89:18
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