Ascension of the Lord, Year A: Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9

God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
Or:
Alleluia.

Verse 1:

All you peoples, clap your hands,
   shout to God with cries of gladness,
for the LORD, the Most High, the awesome,
   is the great king over all the earth.

Verse 2:

God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy;
   the LORD, amid trumpet blasts.
Sing praise to God, sing praise;
   sing praise to our king, sing praise.

Verse 3:

For king of all the earth is God;
   sing hymns of praise.
God reigns over the nations,
   God sits upon his holy throne.