Psalms 97

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

Jehovah reigneth: let the earth be glad, let the many isles rejoice.

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

Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.

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

A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his adversaries round about.

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

His lightnings lightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

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

The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

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

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.

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

Ashamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols. Worship him, all ye gods.

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

Zion heard, and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judah were glad, because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

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

For thou, Jehovah, art the Most High above all the earth; thou art exalted exceedingly 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.

Ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints, he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

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

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

Rejoice in Jehovah, ye righteous; and give thanks in remembrance of his holiness.