Salmenes 96
1 Syng Herren ein ny song, syng for Herren, all jordi!
Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Syng for Herren, lova hans namn, forkynn frå dag til dag hans frelsa!
Sing to the LORD! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
3 Fortel millom heidningar hans æra, millom alle folkeslag hans under!
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
4 For Herren er stor og mykje lovsungen, skræmeleg er han framfor alle gudar.
For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods.
5 For alle gudar hjå folki er avgudar; men Herren hev gjort himmelen.
For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
6 Høgd og herlegdom er for hans åsyn, styrke og prydnad i hans heilagdom.
Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7 Gjev Herren, de folke-ætter, gjev Herren æra og magt!
Ascribe to the LORD, you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
8 Gjev Herren hans namns æra, tak gåvor med og kom i hans fyregardar!
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come into his courts.
9 Tilbed Herren i heilagt skrud, skjelv for hans åsyn, all jordi!
Worship the LORD in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth.
10 Seg millom heidningarne: «Herren er konge, og jordriket stend fast, det let seg ikkje rikka; han dømer folki med rettvisa.»
Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.” The world is also established. It cannot be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.
11 Himmelen glede seg, og jordi fagne seg, havet dure og alt som i det er!
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and its fullness!
12 Marki frygde seg og alt det som på marki er! Då fegnast alle tre i skogen
Let the field and all that is in it exult! Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
13 for Herrens åsyn; for han kjem, for han kjem til å døma jordi; han skal døma jordriket med rettferd og folki i sin truskap.
before the LORD; for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.
