Psalmorum 47

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

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. Oh clap your hands, all you nations. Shout to God with the voice of triumph!

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

For the LORD Most High is awesome. He is a great King over all the earth.

3 Subiecit populos nobis: et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

He subdues nations under us, and peoples under our feet.

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

He chooses our inheritance for us, the glory of Jacob whom he loved. (Selah)

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

God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a shofar.

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

Sing praises to God! Sing praises! Sing praises to our King! Sing praises!

7 Quoniam Rex omnis terræ Deus: psallite sapienter.

For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with understanding.

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

God reigns over the nations. God sits on his holy throne.

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

The princes of the peoples are gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God. He is greatly exalted!