“Since he had said "king," he went on to say, not only ours but of "all the earth": the one responsible for some people conquering and others being conquered, as he wishes, no matter from what quarter they mount their charge, how could he not be confessed as king of all? The phrase "sing with understanding" means with…”
Diodorus of Tarsus, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON PSALM 47
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7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
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5God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
— Psalms 47:7 —
8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
9The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.