Psalms 97

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

Adonai reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

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

Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and mishpat ·justice· are the foundation of his throne.

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

A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.

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

His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.

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

The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Adonai, at the presence of 'Adon [Lord] of the whole earth.

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

The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his kavod ·weighty glory·.

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

Let all them be shamed who abad ·serve· engraved images, who boast in their idols. Hawa ·Bow low, prostrate· to worship him, all you angels!

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

Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] sh'ma ·heard obeyed· and was glad. The daughters of Judah [Praised] rejoiced, because of your judgments, Adonai.

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

For you, Adonai, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all deities.

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 'ahav ·affectionately love· Adonai, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

Light is sown for the upright, and gladness for the upright in heart.

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

Be glad in Adonai, you upright people! Yadah ·Extend hands in thankful praise· to his holy Name.