KJV ORIGINAL
For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
God is the King over the entire earth: sing praises to Him with thoughtful understanding.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that God rules over all the world and calls us to worship Him with both our hearts and our minds.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 47 is a enthronement psalm that celebrates God's kingship over all nations, not just Israel. It was likely sung during temple worship when the Israelites celebrated God's sovereignty, possibly during festivals when they remembered how God had given them victory over their enemies and established His rule.
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