Psalmorum 97
1 Psalmus David, Quando terra eius restituta est ei. Dominus regnavit, exultet terra: laetentur insulae multae.
The Lord reigns! Let the earth be glad, and distant lands be full of joy!
2 Nubes, et caligo in circuitu eius: iustitia, et iudicium correctio sedis eius.
He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.
3 Ignis ante ipsum praecedet, et inflammabit in circuitu inimicos eius.
Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.
4 Alluxerunt fulgura eius orbi terrae: vidit, et commota est terra.
His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth watches and trembles.
5 Montes, sicut cera fluxerunt a facie Domini: a facie Domini omnis terra.
The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
6 Annunciaverunt caeli iustitiam eius: et viderunt omnes populi gloriam eius.
The heavens proclaim his goodness; everyone sees his glory.
7 Confundantur omnes, qui adorant sculptilia: et qui gloriantur in simulacris suis. Adorate eum omnes angeli eius:
All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.
8 audivit, et laetata est Sion. Et exultaverunt filiae Iuda, propter iudicia tua Domine:
Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
9 Quoniam tu Dominus altissimus super omnem terram: nimis exaltatus es super omnes deos.
For you, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.
10 Qui diligitis Dominum, odite malum: custodit Dominus animas sanctorum suorum, de manu peccatoris liberabit eos.
You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.
11 Lux orta est iusto, et rectis corde laetitia.
Light shines on those who do good, giving joy to those who live right.
12 Laetamini iusti in Domino: et confitemini memoriae sanctificationis eius.
Be happy in the Lord, you who do right, and thank him for his holy nature!
