Psalms 97
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.
Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
4 His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.
His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
7 All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.
11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.
Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.
