Psalms 97

1 For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.

上主為王，願大地踴躍，無數島嶼，也都要歡樂！

2 Cloud, and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgement are the establishment of his throne.

雲彩和黑暗包圍在祂的四週，正義與公道支持祂的座位。

3 Fire shall go before him, and burn up his enemies round about.

烈火在祂前面先行，焚燒祂四周的敵人。

4 His lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.

祂的閃電照亮塵寰，大地一見就戰慄搖搣。

5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

面對上主普世的主宰，大山要像蠟燭一般溶解。

6 The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.

蒼天宣揚祂的公道，萬民目睹祂的光耀。

7 Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, who boast of their idols; worship him, all you his angels.

願所有拜偶像，以邪神自誇人受辱，願所有的神祗，都俯伏在祂面前叩首。

8 Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of your judgements, O Lord.

上主，因您的宣判，熙雍聽見了便笑，猶大各城高興歡躍。

9 For you are Lord most high over all the earth; you are greatly exalted above all gods.

上主，您在普天下是最尊貴的，您在眾神中是最崇高的。

10 You that love the Lord, hate evil; the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.

上主喜愛那惱恨罪惡的人，保護虔誠人們的生命，從惡人手中拯救他們。

11 Light is sprung up for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

光明已升起照耀義人，賜喜樂於人地正直的人。

12 Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.

義人，請因上主而歡欣，請您們讚美祂的聖名。