Chiasm
Psalm 47:1–9
Psalm 47:1–93 matched frames
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
- A' 5 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
- B' 6-7 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
- C' 8-9 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness. The 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.
- B' 6-7 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.