Psalms 97
1 The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
Herren er blitt konge; jorden fryde sig, mange øer glede sig!
2 Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
Skyer og mørke er rundt omkring ham, rettferd og rett er hans trones grunnvoll.
3 Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
Ild går foran hans åsyn og setter hans fiender i brand rundt omkring.
4 His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
Hans lyn oplyser jorderike; jorden ser det og bever.
5 The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.
Fjellene smelter som voks for Herrens åsyn, for all jordens herres åsyn.
6 The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
Himlene kunngjør hans rettferdighet, og alle folkene ser hans ære.
7 Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
Til skamme blir alle de som dyrker utskårne billeder, som roser sig av avguder; tilbed 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.
Sion hører det og gleder sig, og Judas døtre fryder sig over dine dommer, Herre!
9 For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
For du, Herre, er den Høieste over all jorden, du er såre ophøiet 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 elsker Herren, hat det onde! Han bevarer sine frommes sjeler; han frir dem ut av de ugudeliges hånd.
11 Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
Lys er utsådd for den rettferdige, og glede for de opriktige av hjertet.
12 Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.
Gled eder, I rettferdige i Herren, og pris hans hellige navn!
