1 The Lord is king!

Let the nations tremble!

He sits on his throne between the cherubim.

Let the whole earth quake!

2 The Lord sits in majesty in Jerusalem,*

exalted above all the nations.

3 Let them praise your great and awesome name.

Your name is holy!

4 Mighty King, lover of justice,

you have established fairness.

You have acted with justice

and righteousness throughout Israel.*

5 Exalt the Lord our God!

Bow low before his feet, for he is holy!

6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests;

Samuel also called on his name.

They cried to the Lord for help,

and he answered them.

7 He spoke to Israel from the pillar of cloud,

and they followed the laws and decrees he gave them.

8 O Lord our God, you answered them.

You were a forgiving God to them,

but you punished them when they went wrong.

9 Exalt the Lord our God,

and worship at his holy mountain in Jerusalem,

for the Lord our God is holy!