Psalms 97

1 The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles be glad!

2 Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Clouds and darkness are round about him; Justice and equity are the foundation of his throne.

3 A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.

Before him goeth a fire, Which burneth up his enemies around.

4 His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.

His lightnings illumine the world; The earth beholdeth and trembleth.

5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.

The heavens declare his righteousness, And all nations behold his glory.

7 Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!

Confounded be they who worship graven images, Who glory in idols! To him, all ye gods, bow down!

8 Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, LORD.

Zion hath heard, and is glad, And the daughters of Judah exult On account of thy judgments, O LORD!

9 For you, LORD, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.

For thou, O LORD! art most high above all the earth; Thou art far exalted above all gods!

10 You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

Ye that love the LORD, hate evil! He preserveth the lives of his servants, And delivereth them from the hand of the wicked.

11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

Light is sown for the righteous, And joy for the upright in heart.

12 Be glad in the LORD, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.

Rejoice, O ye righteous, in the LORD, And praise his holy name!