Psalms 47:8

6 Sing praises to God, sing praises!
Sing praises to our King, sing praises!

7 ^aFor God is the King of all the earth;
^bSing praises with understanding.

8 ^aGod reigns over the nations;
God ^bsits on His ^choly throne.

9 The princes of the people have gathered together,
^aThe people of the God of Abraham.
^bFor the shields of the earth belong to God;
He is greatly exalted.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Psalms 47:8

God reigneth over the heathen - Though this is literally true in God' s universal dominion, yet more is here meant. God reigns over the heathen when, by the preaching of the Gospel, they are brought into the Church of Christ.

God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness - He is a holy God; he proclaims holiness. His laws are holy, he requires holiness, and his genuine people are all holy. The throne of his holiness is the heaven of heavens; also the temple at Jerusalem; and, lastly, the hearts of the faithful.

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