Psalm 47, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.

Classic

1O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

Modern

2How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!

Classic

2For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.

Modern

3He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet.

Classic

3He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.

Modern

4He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom He loves. Selah

Classic

4He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.

Modern

5God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.

Classic

5God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.

Modern

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

Classic

6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

Modern

7For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him.

Classic

7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.

Modern

8God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.

Classic

8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

Modern

9The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.

Classic

9The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.

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