Psalms 97
1 The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
Herren er konge; jordi fagne seg, mange øyar glede seg!
2 Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
Skyer og myrker er kringum honom, rettferd og rett er grunnvoll for hans kongsstol.
3 Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
Eld gjeng framfyre honom og brenner hans motstandarar rundt ikring.
4 His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
Hans eldingar lyser upp heimen; jordi ser det og skjelv.
5 The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.
Bergi brånar som voks for Herren, for Herren yver all jordi.
6 The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
Himmelen forkynner hans rettferd, og alle folki hans æra.
7 Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
Skjemde vert alle som dyrkar bilæte, som rosar seg av avgudar. Alle gudar tilbed honom.
8 Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
Sion høyrer det og gled seg, og Judas døtter fagnar seg for dine domar skuld, Herre.
9 For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
For du, Herre, er den høgste yver heile jordi, du er høgt upphøgd yver alle gudar.
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.
De som elskar Herren, hata det vonde! Han tek vare på sjælerne åt sine trugne, frå handi til dei ugudlege frelsar han deim.
11 Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
Ljos er utsått for den rettferdige, og gleda for dei ærlege i hjarta.
12 Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.
Gled dykk, de rettferdige, i Herren! Syng lov for hans heilage namn!
