Psalms 99

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

YHWH reigns. Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim; the earth shakes.

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

YHWH is great in Zion. He is high above all the peoples.

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

Let them praise your great and awesome name. He is Holy.

4 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.

The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.

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

Exalt YHWH our God. Worship at his footstool. He is Holy.

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

Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel among those who call on his name; they called on YHWH, and he answered them.

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

He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud. They kept his testimonies, the statute that he gave them.

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

You answered them, YHWH our God. You are a God who forgave them, although you took vengeance for their doings.

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

Exalt YHWH, our God. Worship at his holy mountain, for YHWH, our God, is holy.