Psalms 97
1 The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles 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 equity are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
Before him goeth a fire, Which burneth up his enemies around.
4 His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
His lightnings illumine the world; The earth beholdeth and trembleth.
5 The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of 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 gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.
The heavens declare his righteousness, And all nations behold his glory.
7 Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
Confounded be they who worship graven images, Who glory in idols! To him, all ye gods, bow down!
8 Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
Zion hath heard, and is glad, And the daughters of Judah exult On account 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, O LORD! art most high above all the earth; Thou art far exalted 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.
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 is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
Light is sown for the righteous, And joy for the upright in heart.
12 Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.
Rejoice, O ye righteous, in the LORD, And praise his holy name!
