Psalms, 47
9. As we have heard, so have we seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God hath founded it for ever.
9. As we have heard, so have we seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God hath founded it for ever.
Psalm 47 is a song of praise and exaltation to God as sovereign king over all nations. The topics covered include God's greatness, victory over enemies, God's exaltation as king, and the invitation for nations to worship him.
Isaiah 52:7: "How beautiful are the feet upon the mountains of which he announces good news, which makes peace hear, what the good announces, which makes salvation heard, of what Zion says: Your God reigns! " This verse highlights the beauty of those who proclaim the good news of salvation and declare that God is king.
Revelation 19:6: "And I heard how the voice of a great crowd, and how the voice of many waters, and how the voice of great thunders, which said, Hallelujah! " This verse talks about God's final triumph as sovereign king and his eternal dominion over all things.
Psalm 93:1: "The Lord reigns, He has lined with Majesty; the Lord has lined Himself and girded with power; the world is also firm, and cannot hesitate." This verse emphasizes the majesty and power of God as king, which rules the world firmly.
Psalm 86:9: "All the nations you have done will come and worship before your face, Lord, and glorify your name." This verse talks about the worship of nations before God as king, recognizing their greatness and sovereignty.
Isaiah 66:23: "And it will happen that, from one new moon to the other, and from one Saturday to the other, all the flesh will come to worship before me, says the Lord." This verse describes the worship of all nations before God, at a time when your sovereignty will be recognized by all.
“Onde há mais sacrifício, há mais generosidade.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
