Psalms 97

1 The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.

Herren regerer! Jorden fryde sig, mange Øer glæde sig!

2 Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.

Sky og Mørke ere trindt omkring ham, Retfærdighed og Dom ere hans Trones Befæstning.

3 Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.

Ild gaar foran hans Ansigt og fortærer hans Fjender trindt omkring.

4 His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.

Hans Lyn oplyste Jorderige; Jorden saa det og bævede.

5 The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.

Bjergene smeltede som Voks for Herrens Ansigt, for hele Jordens Herres Ansigt.

6 The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

Himlene kundgjorde hans Retfærdighed, og alle Folk saa hans Ære.

7 Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.

Beskæmmede skulle alle de vorde, som tjene et udskaaret Billede, de, som rose sig af Afguderne; tilbeder ham, alle Guder!

8 Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

Zion hørte det og blev glad, og Judas Døtre frydede sig over dine Domme, Herre!

9 For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

Thi du, Herre! er den Højeste over al Jorden, du er saare ophøjet over alle Guder.

10 You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

I, som elske Herren! hader det onde; han bevarer sine helliges Sjæle, han frier dem af de ugudeliges Haand.

11 Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

Lys er saaet for den retfærdige og Glæde for de oprigtige i Hjertet.

12 Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.

Glæder eder, I retfærdige i Herren, og priser hans hellige Ihukommelse!