< Psalmorum 99 >

1 Psalmus David. Dominus regnavit, irascantur populi: qui sedet super cherubim, moveatur terra.
The Lord reigns; let the nations tremble! He sits on his throne above the cherubim; let the earth shake!
2 Dominus in Sion magnus: et excelsus super omnes populos.
The Lord rules supreme in Zion, he is sovereign over all the nations.
3 Confiteantur nomini tuo magno: quoniam terribile, et sanctum est:
Let them praise his greatness, and respect him for who he is—for he is holy,
4 et honor regis iudicium diligit. Tu parasti directiones: iudicium et iustitiam in Iacob tu fecisti.
having kingly power. You love justice; you make impartial decisions. You have made sure everything is done in fairness and according to what's right.
5 Exaltate Dominum Deum nostrum, et adorate scabellum pedum eius: quoniam sanctum est.
Give respect to the Lord our God! Bow down at his feet, for he is holy!
6 Moyses et Aaron in sacerdotibus eius: et Samuel inter eos, qui invocant nomen eius: Invocabant Dominum, et ipse exaudiebat eos:
Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel also prayed to him. They called out to the Lord for help, and he answered them.
7 in columna nubis loquebatur ad eos. Custodiebant testimonia eius, et praeceptum quod dedit illis.
He spoke to the people from the pillar of cloud, and they kept the laws and decrees he gave them.
8 Domine Deus noster tu exaudiebas eos: Deus tu propitius fuisti eis, et ulciscens in omnes adinventiones eorum.
Lord our God, you answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, but you punished them when they did wrong.
9 Exaltate Dominum Deum nostrum, et adorate in monte sancto eius: quoniam sanctus Dominus Deus noster.
Honor the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain. For the Lord our God is holy!

< Psalmorum 99 >