Psalms 99

1 The LORD reigneth; let the peoples tremble: he sitteth upon the cherubim; let the earth be moved.

The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned amongst the cherubim. Let the earth be moved.

2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the peoples.

The LORD is great in Zion. He is high above all the peoples.

3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name: holy is he.

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

4 The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

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

5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool: holy is he.

Exalt the LORD our God. Worship at his footstool. He is Holy!

6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call on his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.

Moses and Aaron were amongst his priests, Samuel was amongst those who call on his name. They called on the LORD, and he answered them.

7 He spake unto them in the pillar of cloud: they kept his testimonies, and the statute that he gave them.

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

8 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.

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

9 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.

Exalt the LORD, our God. Worship at his holy hill, for the LORD, our God, is holy!