Psalms 97

1 For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.

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

2 Cloud, and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.

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

3 Fire shall go before him, and burn up his enemies round about.

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

4 His lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.

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

5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

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

6 The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.

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

7 Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, who boast of their idols; worship him, all ye his angels.

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

8 Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

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

9 For thou art Lord most high over all the earth; thou art greatly exalted above all gods.

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

10 Ye that love the Lord, hate evil; the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.

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.

11 Light is sprung up for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

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

12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.

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