Psalms 47:8
God reigns over the nations;
What it says
God reigns over the nations and sits on his holy throne.
What it is doing
This verse states the settled reality of his international rule.
In context
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 2How awesome is the LORD Most High, 3He subdues nations beneath us, 4He chooses our inheritance for us, 5God has ascended amid shouts of joy, 6Sing praises to God, sing praises; 7For God is King of all the earth; 8God reigns over the nations; 9The nobles of the nations have assembled