Psalms 97

1 The Lord reigns! Let the earth be glad, and distant lands be full of joy!

上主為王，願大地踴躍，無數島嶼，也都要歡樂！

2 He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.

雲彩和黑暗包圍在祂的四週，正義與公道支持祂的座位。

3 Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.

烈火在祂前面先行，焚燒祂四周的敵人。

4 His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth watches and trembles.

祂的閃電照亮塵寰，大地一見就戰慄搖搣。

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

面對上主普世的主宰，大山要像蠟燭一般溶解。

6 The heavens proclaim his goodness; everyone sees his glory.

蒼天宣揚祂的公道，萬民目睹祂的光耀。

7 All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.

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 Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, 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, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.

上主，您在普天下是最尊貴的，您在眾神中是最崇高的。

10 You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.

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 shines on those who do good, giving joy to those who live right.

光明已升起照耀義人，賜喜樂於人地正直的人。

12 Be happy in the Lord, you who do right, and thank him for his holy nature!

義人，請因上主而歡欣，請您們讚美祂的聖名。