Again all the nations are called upon to praise Yahweh. The verb used in verses 7a-b, 8a and translated Ascribe is the imperative form of “to give.” It is as though the worshipers are to bring into the Temple with them Yahweh’s glory and strength, the glory due his name. Most English translations use the verb Ascribe, since obviously “bring” is not appropriate in the context. “Give” (New Jerusalem Bible, Biblia Dios Habla Hoy, Traduction œcuménique de la Bible, Dahood) or “offer” seems better. Since these “offerings” are worship and praise, Good News Translation uses the verb “Praise”; “proclaim” or “announce” would also serve. Bible en français courant has “come to honor … come to proclaim.”

In verse 7 the same stylistic device (called a staircase arrangement) is used that was noted in 94.1, 3. In verse 7a families of the peoples is a way of speaking of humankind in terms of national or racial groups. Except for this phrase, verses 7a-b, 8a are exactly like 29.1, 2a (which see); the translation should reflect this identity.

Bible en français courant offers a good dynamic equivalence translation of verse 8:

Come and proclaim his glory,
enter the courts of his temple
as you carry your gifts.

In verse 8b the word for offering is general (see 20.3) and is applicable to any offering, of animals or cereals. His courts refers to the open areas within the Temple grounds.

Verse 9a is identical with 29.2b, which see. In verse 9b the verb translated tremble is taken by some to mean “dance” (see Briggs; New English Bible). For translation suggestions on tremble before him, see 2.11.

Quoted with permission from Bratcher, Robert G. and Reyburn, William D. A Handbook on the Book of Psalms. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1991. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .