Psalms 99

1 The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

The Lord reigns; let the nations tremble! He sits on his throne above the cherubim; let the earth shake!

2 Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.

The Lord rules supreme in Zion, he is sovereign over all the nations.

3 Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy!

Let them praise his greatness, and respect him for who he is—for he is holy,

4 The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

having kingly power. You love justice; you make impartial decisions. You have made sure everything is done in fairness and according to what's right.

5 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!

Give respect to the Lord our God! Bow down at his feet, for he is holy!

6 Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel also prayed to him. They called out to the Lord for help, and he answered them.

7 He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.

He spoke to the people from the pillar of cloud, and they kept the laws and decrees he gave them.

8 O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds.

Lord our God, you answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, but you punished them when they did wrong.

9 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.

Honor the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain. For the Lord our God is holy!