Psalms 97

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

The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

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 habitation of his throne.

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

A fire goes before him, and burns up his enemies round about.

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

His lightning enlightened 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 hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, 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 people see his glory.

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

Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all you gods.

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 rejoiced 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, LORD, are high above all the earth: you are exalted far 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 that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserves the souls of his saints; he delivers 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 gladness for the upright in heart.

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

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.