Psalms 99

1 The LORD reigns. Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned among the cherubim; the earth shakes.

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

2 The LORD is great in Zion. He is high 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 King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute 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. 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 among those who call on his name; they called on the LORD, and he answered them.

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

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

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

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. 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!