Psalms 47:8

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Psalm 47 is a shout of praise to God as king over all nations, likely sung at an enthronement celebration in the temple. It calls all peoples to clap and to sing.

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Psalms 93:1The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
Daniel 4:34But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.

King James Version (KJV)

God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Reinó Dios sobre las gentes: asentóse Dios sobre su santo trono.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él reina sobre todas las naciones, sentado en su santo trono.

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Psalms 47:8

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