Psalmorum 47

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

For the end, a Psalm for the sons of Core. Clap your hands, all ye nations; shout to God with a voice of exultation.

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

For the Lord most high is terrible; [he is] a great king over all the earth.

3 Subiecit populos nobis: et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

He has subdued the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet.

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

He has chosen out his inheritance for us, the beauty of Jacob which he loved. (Pause)

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

God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with a sound of a trumpet.

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

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

7 Quoniam Rex omnis terræ Deus: psallite sapienter.

For God is king of all the earth: sing praises with understanding.

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

God reigns over the nations: God sits upon the throne of his holiness.

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

The rulers of the people are assembled with the God of Abraam: for God's mighty ones of the earth have been greatly exalted.