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Psalm 93
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Psalm 93[a]

God Is a Mighty King

1 The Lord is king,[b] robed with majesty;
    the Lord is robed, girded with might.(A)
The world will surely stand in place,
    never to be moved.(B)
2 Your throne stands firm from of old;
    you are from everlasting.(C)
3 [c]The flood has raised up, Lord;
    the flood has raised up its roar;
    the flood has raised its pounding waves.
4 More powerful than the roar of many waters,
    more powerful than the breakers of the sea,
    powerful in the heavens is the Lord.
5 Your decrees are firmly established;
    holiness befits your house, Lord,
    for all the length of days.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 93 A hymn celebrating the kingship of God, who created the world (Ps 93:1–2) by defeating the sea (Ps 93:3–4). In the ancient myth that is alluded to here, Sea completely covered the land, making it impossible for the human community to live. Sea, or Flood, roars in anger against God, who is personified in the storm. God’s utterances or decrees are given authority by the victory over Sea (Ps 93:5).
  2. 93:1 The Lord is king: lit., “the Lord reigns.” This Psalm, and Ps 47; 96–99, are sometimes called enthronement Psalms. They may have been used in a special liturgy during which God’s ascent to the throne was ritually reenacted. They have also been interpreted eschatologically, pointing to the coming of God as king at the end-time.
  3. 93:3 The flood: the primordial sea was tamed by God in the act of creation. It is a figure of chaos and rebellion, cf. Ps 46:4.
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Psalm 93
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Psalm 93

The Majesty of God’s Rule

1 The Lord is king, he is robed in majesty;
    the Lord is robed, he is girded with strength.
He has established the world; it shall never be moved;
2     your throne is established from of old;
    you are from everlasting.

3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord,
    the floods have lifted up their voice;
    the floods lift up their roaring.
4 More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters,
    more majestic than the waves[a] of the sea,
    majestic on high is the Lord!

5 Your decrees are very sure;
    holiness befits your house,
    O Lord, forevermore.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 93:4 Cn: Heb majestic are the waves
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Psalm 93
Good News Translation

God the King

93 The Lord is king.
    He is clothed with majesty and strength.
The earth is set firmly in place
    and cannot be moved.
2 Your throne, O Lord, has been firm from the beginning,
    and you existed before time began.

3 The ocean depths raise their voice, O Lord;
    they raise their voice and roar.
4 The Lord rules supreme in heaven,
    greater than the roar of the ocean,
    more powerful than the waves of the sea.

5 Your laws are eternal, Lord,
    and your Temple is holy indeed,
    forever and ever.

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Psalm 93
New American Standard Bible

The Majesty of the Lord.

93 (A)The Lord [a]reigns, He is (B)clothed with majesty;
The Lord has (C)clothed and encircled Himself with strength.
Indeed, the (D)world is firmly established; it will not be moved.
2 Your (E)throne is established from of old;
You (F)are from eternity.

3 The (G)floods have lifted up, Lord,
The floods have lifted up their voice,
The floods lift up their pounding waves.
4 More than the sounds of many waters,
Than the mighty breakers of the sea,
The Lord (H)on high is mighty.
5 Your (I)testimonies are fully confirmed;
(J)Holiness is pleasing to Your house,
Lord, [b]forevermore.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 93:1 Or has assumed kingship
  2. Psalm 93:5 Lit for length of days
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Psalm 93
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Psalm 93

1 The Lord reigns,(A) he is robed in majesty;(B)
    the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength;(C)
    indeed, the world is established,(D) firm and secure.(E)
2 Your throne was established(F) long ago;
    you are from all eternity.(G)

3 The seas(H) have lifted up, Lord,
    the seas have lifted up their voice;(I)
    the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.(J)
4 Mightier than the thunder(K) of the great waters,
    mightier than the breakers(L) of the sea—
    the Lord on high is mighty.(M)

5 Your statutes, Lord, stand firm;
    holiness(N) adorns your house(O)
    for endless days.

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