Psalm 47[a]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

Clap your hands,(A) all you nations;
    shout to God with cries of joy.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 47:1 In Hebrew texts 47:1-9 is numbered 47:2-10.

One generation(A) commends your works to another;
    they tell(B) of your mighty acts.(C)

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Because your love is better than life,(A)
    my lips will glorify you.

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11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
    let them ever sing for joy.(A)
Spread your protection over them,
    that those who love your name(B) may rejoice in you.(C)

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11 Rejoice in the Lord(A) and be glad, you righteous;
    sing, all you who are upright in heart!

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Psalm 17

A prayer of David.

Hear me,(A) Lord, my plea is just;
    listen to my cry.(B)
Hear(C) my prayer—
    it does not rise from deceitful lips.(D)

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13 For the Lord has chosen Zion,(A)
    he has desired it for his dwelling,(B) saying,
14 “This is my resting place for ever and ever;(C)
    here I will sit enthroned,(D) for I have desired it.
15 I will bless her with abundant provisions;
    her poor I will satisfy with food.(E)
16 I will clothe her priests(F) with salvation,
    and her faithful people will ever sing for joy.(G)

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