NET Bible | International Standard Version |
1For the music director; by the Korahites; a psalm. All you nations, clap your hands! Shout out to God in celebration! | 1Clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with a loud cry of joy! |
2For the sovereign LORD is awe-inspiring; he is the great king who rules the whole earth! | 2For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth. |
3He subdued nations beneath us and countries under our feet. | 3He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. |
4He picked out for us a special land to be a source of pride for Jacob, whom he loves. (Selah) | 4He chose our inheritance for us, even the pride of Jacob whom he loved. Interlude |
5God has ascended his throne amid loud shouts; the LORD has ascended his throne amid the blaring of ram's horns. | 5God has ascended on high with a shout, the LORD has ascended with the blast of a trumpet. |
6Sing to God! Sing! Sing to our king! Sing! | 6Sing songs to God! Sing songs! Sing songs to our King! Sing songs! |
7For God is king of the whole earth! Sing a well-written song! | 7Indeed, God is king over all the earth; sing a song of praise. |
8God reigns over the nations! God sits on his holy throne! | 8God is king over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. |
9The nobles of the nations assemble, along with the people of the God of Abraham, for God has authority over the rulers of the earth. He is highly exalted! | 9The nobles among the nations have joined the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted. |
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