Psalmorum 47

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

For the leader. Of the Korahites. A psalm. Clap your hands, all you peoples: shout to God in ringing cries.

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

For the Lord is most high and dread, a great king over all the earth.

3 Subiecit populos nobis: et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

He subdues the peoples under us, the nations under our feet;

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

he chooses our heritage for us, the glory of Jacob whom he loves. (Selah)

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

God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.

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

Sing praise to our God, sing praises: sing praise to our king, sing praises.

7 Quoniam Rex omnis terræ Deus: psallite sapienter.

For king of all earth is he: praise God in a skilful song.

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

God is king over all the nations, God sits on his holy throne.

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

Princes of nations gather with the people of Abraham’s God: for the shields of the earth are God’s; greatly exalted is he.