Psalmorum 47

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

Unto the end, for the sons of Core. O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of Joy,

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

For the Lord is high, terrible: a great king over all the earth.

3 Subiecit populos nobis: et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

He hath subdued the people under us; and the nations under our feet.

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

He hath chosen for us his inheritance the beauty of Jacob which he hath loved.

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

God is ascended with jubilee, and the Lord with the sound of trumpet.

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

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

7 Quoniam Rex omnis terræ Deus: psallite sapienter.

For God is the king of all the earth: sing ye wisely.

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

God shall reign over the nations: God sitteth on his holy throne.

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

The princes of the people are gathered together, with the God of Abraham: for the strong gods of the earth are exceedingly exalted.