Holy Scripture

Psalms 47:7

A church father on this verse
“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

Source: Septuagint

Original

7Trembling took hold on them: There were the pangs as of a woman in travail.

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

6They saw, and so they wondered: They were troubled, they were moved.

— Psalms 47:7 —

8Thou wilt break the ships of Tarshish with a vehement wind.

9As we have heard, so have we also seen, In the city of the Lord of hosts, In the city of our God: God has founded it forever. Pause.

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