For the music director; by the Korahites; a psalm.

47:1 All you nations, clap your hands! Shout out to God in celebration!

47:2 For the sovereign Lord is awe-inspiring; he is the great king who rules the whole earth!

47:3 He subdued nations beneath us and countries under our feet.

47:4 He picked out for us a special land to be a source of pride for Jacob, whom he loves. (Selah)

47:5 God has ascended his throne amid loud shouts; the Lord has ascended his throne amid the blaring of ram’s horns.

47:6 Sing to God! Sing! Sing to our king! Sing!

47:7 For God is king of the whole earth! Sing a well-written song!

47:8 God reigns over the nations! God sits on his holy throne!

47:9 The nobles of the nations assemble, along with the people of the God of Abraham, for God has authority over the rulers of the earth. He is highly exalted!