Psalms 97
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
The Lord reigneth: let the earth be glad; let the multitude of isles rejoice.
2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
Clouds and thick darkness are round about him: righteousness and justice are the support of his throne.
3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.
A fire goeth before him, and burneth up round about his adversaries.
4 His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.
His lightnings give light to the world: the earth seeth it, and trembleth.
5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
The mountains melt away like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
The heavens tell of his righteousness, and all the people his glory.
7 All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
Made ashamed shall be all that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: unto him bow down all the gods.
8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
Zion heareth it, and rejoiceth; and glad are the daughters of Judah, because of thy decrees, O Lord.
9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
For thou, O Lord, art the most high above all the earth: thou art 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.
Ye that love the Lord, hate ye the evil: he preserveth the souls of his pious ones; out of the hand of the wicked he ever delivereth them.
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, ye righteous, in the Lord, and give thanks to his holy memorial.
