Psalms 97

1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

This is to David, when his land was restored to him. The Lord has reigned, let the earth exult. Let the many islands rejoice.

2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

Clouds and mist are all around him. Justice and judgment are corrections from his throne.

3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.

A fire will precede him, and it will enflame his enemies all around.

4 His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.

His lightnings have enlightened the whole world. The earth saw, and it was shaken.

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

The mountains flowed like wax before the face of the Lord, before the face of the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

The heavens announced his justice, and all peoples saw his glory.

7 All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

May all those who adore graven images be confounded, along with those who glory in their false images. All you his Angels: Adore him.

8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

Zion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O Lord.

9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

For you are the Most High Lord over all the earth. You are greatly exalted above all 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 love the Lord: hate evil. The Lord watches over the souls of his holy ones. He will free them from the hand of the sinner.

11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

The light has risen for the just, and joy for the upright of heart.

12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

Rejoice in the Lord, you just ones, and confess to the memory of his sanctuary.