Psalms 97

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

Huic David, Quando terra eius restituta est. Dominus regnavit, exultet terra: lætentur insulæ multæ.

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

Nubes, et caligo in circuitu eius: iustitia, et iudicium correctio sedis eius.

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

Ignis ante ipsum præcedet, et inflammabit in circuitu inimicos eius.

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

Illuxerunt fulgura eius orbi terræ: vidit, et commota est terra.

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

Montes, sicut cera fluxerunt a facie Domini: a facie Domini omnis terra.

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

Annunciaverunt cæli iustitiam eius: et viderunt omnes populi gloriam eius.

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

Confundantur omnes, qui adorant sculptilia: et qui gloriantur in simulacris suis. Adorate eum omnes angeli eius:

8 Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.

audivit, et lætata est Sion. Et exultaverunt filiæ Iudæ, propter iudicia tua Domine:

9 For you, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.

Quoniam tu Dominus altissimus super omnem terram: nimis exaltatus es super omnes deos.

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.

Qui diligitis Dominum, odite malum: custodit Dominus animas sanctorum suorum, de manu peccatoris liberabit eos.

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

Lux orta est iusto, et rectis corde lætitia.

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

Lætamini iusti in Domino: et confitemini memoriæ sanctificationis eius.