NET Bible | New Living Translation |
1For the music director; by the Korahites; a psalm. All you nations, clap your hands! Shout out to God in celebration! | 1Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise! |
2For the sovereign LORD is awe-inspiring; he is the great king who rules the whole earth! | 2For the LORD Most High is awesome. He is the great King of all the earth. |
3He subdued nations beneath us and countries under our feet. | 3He subdues the nations before us, putting our enemies beneath our feet. |
4He picked out for us a special land to be a source of pride for Jacob, whom he loves. (Selah) | 4He chose the Promised Land as our inheritance, the proud possession of Jacob’s descendants, whom he loves. 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 with a mighty shout. The LORD has ascended with trumpets blaring. |
6Sing to God! Sing! Sing to our king! Sing! | 6Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! |
7For God is king of the whole earth! Sing a well-written song! | 7For God is the King over all the earth. Praise him with a psalm. |
8God reigns over the nations! God sits on his holy throne! | 8God reigns above the nations, sitting 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 rulers of the world have gathered together with the people of the God of Abraham. For all the kings of the earth belong to God. He is highly honored everywhere. |
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