Psalms
“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”
Psalms 47:1
Psalms 47:1 (KJV) speaks to praise, celebration, and worship — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalms 150:6“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”
Psalms 27:6“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.”
Psalms 96:11“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Psalms 34:1
Common questions
What does Psalms 47:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 47:1 reads: "O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph." The verse speaks to praise, celebration, and worship. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 47 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 47:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph." is Psalms 47:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 47.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 47:1?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 47:1 include Psalms 150:6, Psalms 27:6, and Psalms 96:11. Reading them alongside Psalms 47:1 deepens the theme of praise.
How can I pray with Psalms 47:1?
Read Psalms 47:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.