1 La Herren bli lovprist. Syng en ny sang for Herren, la hans pris være i forsamlingen av hans hellige.

Let the Lord be praised. Make a new song to the Lord, let his praise be in the meeting of his saints.

2 La Israel glede seg i sin skaper; la Sions barn være glade i sin konge.

Let Israel have joy in his maker; let the children of Zion be glad in their King.

3 La dem prise hans navn med dans: la dem synge for ham med harpe og lyre.

Let them give praise to his name in the dance: let them make melody to him with instruments of brass and corded instruments of music.

4 For Herren har glede i sitt folk: han gir de ydmyke en krone av frelse.

For the Lord has pleasure in his people: he gives the poor in spirit a crown of salvation.

5 La de hellige glede seg i herlighet: la dem juble på sine senger.

Let the saints have joy and glory: let them give cries of joy on their beds.

6 La Guds høye lovsang være i deres munn, og et tveegget sverd i deres hender;

Let the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands;

7 For å gi nasjonene belønningen for deres synder, og folkene deres straff;

To give the nations the reward of their sins, and the peoples their punishment;

8 For å legge deres konger i lenker, og deres herskere i jernbånd;

To put their kings in chains, and their rulers in bands of iron;

9 For å gi dem den straff som står skrevet i de hellige skrifter: denne æren er gitt til alle hans hellige. Lovpris Herren.

To give them the punishment which is in the holy writings: this honour is given to all his saints. Praise be to the Lord.