Psalmorum 47

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

To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of the sons of Korah. O make a glad noise with your hands, all you peoples; letting your voices go up to God with joy.

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

For the Lord Most High is to be feared; he is a great King over all the earth.

3 Subiecit populos nobis: et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

He will put down the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet.

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

He will give us our heritage, the glory of Jacob who is dear to him. (Selah)

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

God has gone up with a glad cry, the Lord with the sound of the horn.

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

Give praises to God, make songs of praise; give praises to our King, make songs of praise.

7 Quoniam Rex omnis terrae Deus: psallite sapienter.

For God is the King of all the earth; make songs of praise with knowledge.

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

God is the ruler over the nations; God is on the high seat of his holy rule.

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

The rulers of the peoples have come together, with the people of the God of Abraham; because the powers of the earth are God's: he is lifted up on high.