Psalmorum 47

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

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.

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

How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!

3 Subiecit populos nobis: et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

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

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

He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom He loves.

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

God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.

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

Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!

7 Quoniam Rex omnis terrae Deus: psallite sapienter.

For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him.

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

God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.

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

The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.