Psalms 97

1 The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.

For the same David, when his land was restored again to him. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad.

2 Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.

Clouds and darkness are round about him: justice and judgment are the establishment of his throne.

3 Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.

A fire shall go before him, and shall burn his enemies round about.

4 His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.

His lightnings have shone forth to the world: the earth saw and trembled.

5 The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.

The mountains melted like wax, at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

The heavens declared his justice: and all people saw his glory.

7 Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.

Let them be all confounded that adore graven things, and that glory in their idols. Adore him, all you his angels:

8 Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

Sion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Juda rejoiced, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

9 For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

For thou art the most high Lord over all the earth: thou art exalted exceedingly above all gods.

10 You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

You that love the Lord, hate evil: the Lord preserveth the souls of his saints, he will deliver them out of the hand of the sinner.

11 Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

Light is risen to the just, and joy to the right of heart.

12 Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.

Rejoice, ye just, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.