Psalmorum 47

1 In finem, pro filiis Core Psalmus. Omnes gentes plaudite manibus: iubilate Deo in voce exultationis.

O clap your hands, all ye peoples. Shout to God with the voice of triumph.

2 Quoniam Dominus excelsus, terribilis: Rex magnus super omnem terram.

For Jehovah Most High is awesome. He is a great King over all the earth.

3 Subiecit populos nobis: et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

He subdues peoples under us, and nations under our feet.

4 Elegit nobis hereditatem suam: speciem Iacob, quam dilexit.

He chooses our inheritance for us, the glory of Jacob whom he loved. (Selah)

5 Ascendit Deus in iubilo: et Dominus in voce tubæ.

God has gone up with a shout, Jehovah with the sound of a trumpet.

6 Psallite Deo nostro, psallite: psallite Regi nostro, psallite.

Sing praise to God, sing praises. Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

7 Quoniam Rex omnis terræ Deus: psallite sapienter.

For God is the King of all the earth. Sing ye praises with understanding.

8 Regnabit Deus super gentes: Deus sedet super sedem sanctam suam.

God reigns over the nations. God sits upon his holy throne.

9 Principes populorum congregati sunt cum Deo Abraham: quoniam dii fortes terræ, vehementer elevati sunt.

The nobles of the peoples are gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God. He is greatly exalted.