Holy Scripture

Psalms 47:3

A church father on this verse
“What a marvel! He convinced those who crucified him to bow down in worship; those who mocked and blasphemed, those addicted to idol worship he taught to let their souls yield to his will. This transformation, you see, was not of the apostles' doing but done by him who led the way before them and moved their spirit. I…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE PSALMS 47:3-4

Source: Septuagint

Original

3The city of the great King Is well planted on the mountains of Zion, With the joy of the whole earth, on the sides of the north.

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In context

1A Psalm of praise for the sons of Korah on the second day of the week.

2Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised In the city of our God, in his holy mountain.

— Psalms 47:3 —

4God is known in her palaces, When he undertakes to help her.

5For, behold, the kings of the earth were assembled, They came together.

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