Psalm 99⁸

99:1 The LORD reigns!
The nations tremble.¹
He sits enthroned above the winged angels,²
the earth shakes.³
99:2 The LORD is elevated⁴ in Zion,
he is exalted over all the nations.
99:3 Let them praise your great and awesome name!
He⁵ is holy!
99:4 The king is strong,
he loves justice.⁶
You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly,⁷
you promote justice and equity in Jacob.
99:5 Praise⁸ the LORD our God!
Worship⁹ before his footstool!
He is holy!
99:6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests,
Samuel was one of those who prayed to him.¹⁰
They¹¹ prayed to the LORD and he answered them.
99:7 He spoke to them from a pillar of cloud,¹²
they obeyed his regulations and the ordinance he gave them.
99:8 O LORD our God, you answered them.
They found you to be a forgiving God,
but also one who punished their sinful deeds.¹³
99:9 Praise¹⁴ the LORD our God!
Worship on his holy hill,
for the LORD our God is holy!