Psalms 97

1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

Herren regerer! Jorden fryde sig, mange Øer glæde sig!

2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

Sky og Mørke ere trindt omkring ham, Retfærdighed og Dom ere hans Trones Befæstning.

3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.

Ild gaar foran hans Ansigt og fortærer hans Fjender trindt omkring.

4 His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.

Hans Lyn oplyste Jorderige; Jorden saa det og bævede.

5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

Bjergene smeltede som Voks for Herrens Ansigt, for hele Jordens Herres Ansigt.

6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

Himlene kundgjorde hans Retfærdighed, og alle Folk saa hans Ære.

7 All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

Beskæmmede skulle alle de vorde, som tjene et udskaaret Billede, de, som rose sig af Afguderne; tilbeder ham, alle Guder!

8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

Zion hørte det og blev glad, og Judas Døtre frydede sig over dine Domme, Herre!

9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Thi du, Herre! er den Højeste over al Jorden, du er saare ophøjet over alle Guder.

10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

I, som elske Herren! hader det onde; han bevarer sine helliges Sjæle, han frier dem af de ugudeliges Haand.

11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

Lys er saaet for den retfærdige og Glæde for de oprigtige i Hjertet.

12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

Glæder eder, I retfærdige i Herren, og priser hans hellige Ihukommelse!