Psalms 47:7

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

✅ Strengths

High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Zech 14:9 : 9 And Jehovah shall be King over all the earth: in that day shall Jehovah be one, and his name one.
Col 3:16 : 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms [and] hymns [and] spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.
1 Cor 14:14-15 : 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
Ps 47:2 : 2 For Jehovah Most High is terrible; He is a great King over all the earth.
Ps 47:8 : 8 God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne.
Rev 11:15 : 15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there followed great voices in heaven, and they said, The kingdom of the world is become [the kingdom] of our Lord, and of his Christ: and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 47:6
87%
6Sing praise to God, sing praises: Sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Ps 47:8
80%
8God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne.
Ps 47:1-2
2 verses
78%
1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Oh clap your hands, all ye peoples; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
2For Jehovah Most High is terrible; He is a great King over all the earth.
Ps 147:7
76%
7Sing unto Jehovah with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp unto our God,
Ps 68:32
75%
32Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; Oh sing praises unto the Lord; {H5542}
Ps 97:1
75%
1Jehovah reigneth; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.
Ps 98:4-6
3 verses
74%
4Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.
5Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody.
6With trumpets and sound of cornet Make a joyful noise before the King, Jehovah.
Ps 74:12
74%
12Yet God is my King of old, Working salvation in the midst of the earth.
Ps 67:3-5
3 verses
74%
3Let the peoples praise thee, O God; Let all the peoples praise thee.
4Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For thou wilt judge the peoples with equity, And govern the nations upon earth. {H5542}
5Let the peoples praise thee, O God; Let all the peoples praise thee.
Ps 66:1-2
2 verses
73%
1For the Chief Musician. A Song, a Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth:
2Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious.
Ps 147:1
73%
1Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, [and] praise is comely.
Ps 66:4
73%
4All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. {H5542}
Ps 138:4
73%
4All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O Jehovah, For they have heard the words of thy mouth.
Ps 95:3
72%
3For Jehovah is a great God, And a great King above all gods.
Ps 148:11
72%
11Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;
Ps 100:1-2
2 verses
72%
1A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all ye lands.
2Serve Jehovah with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.
Ps 149:1-2
2 verses
72%
1Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Judg 5:3
72%
3Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, [even] I, will sing unto Jehovah; I will sing praise to Jehovah, the God of Israel.
1 Chr 16:31
72%
31Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth.
Ps 68:4
71%
4Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: Cast up a highway for him that rideth through the deserts; His name is Jehovah; and exult ye before him.
Ps 96:1
71%
1Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.
Ps 93:1
71%
1Jehovah reigneth; He is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved.
Ps 57:5
71%
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [Let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
Ps 66:8
71%
8Oh bless our God, ye peoples, And make the voice of his praise to be heard;
Ps 150:1-2
2 verses
70%
1Praise ye Jehovah. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power.
2Praise him for his mighty acts: Praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Ps 147:5
70%
5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.
Ps 96:9-10
2 verses
70%
9Oh worship Jehovah in holy array: Tremble before him, all the earth.
10Say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth: The world also is established that it cannot be moved: He will judge the peoples with equity.
Isa 14:7
70%
7The whole earth is at rest, [and] is quiet: they break forth into singing.
Ps 10:16
70%
16Jehovah is King for ever and ever: The nations are perished out of his land.
Ps 57:11
70%
11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [Let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
Ps 108:5
70%
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth.
Ps 33:3
70%
3Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.
Ps 44:4
70%
4Thou art my King, O God: Command deliverance for Jacob.
Ps 81:1
70%
1For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. [A Psalm] of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
Ps 46:10
70%
10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Ps 135:3
70%
3Praise ye Jehovah; For Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; For it is pleasant.
Ps 22:28
70%
28For the kingdom is Jehovah's; And he is the ruler over the nations.
Ps 105:2
70%
2Sing unto him, sing praises unto him; Talk ye of all his marvelous works.
Ps 103:19
69%
19Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.