Psalms 97
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles be glad!
2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
Clouds and darkness are round about him; Justice and equity are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.
Before him goeth a fire, Which burneth up his enemies around.
4 His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.
His lightnings illumine the world; The earth beholdeth and trembleth.
5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
The mountains melt 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 nations behold his glory.
7 All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
Confounded be they who worship graven images, Who glory in idols! To him, all ye gods, bow down!
8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
Zion hath heard, and is glad, And the daughters of Judah exult On account of thy judgments, 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 most high above all the earth; Thou art far 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 evil! He preserveth the lives of his servants, And delivereth them from 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, O ye righteous, in the LORD, And praise his holy name!
