Psalms 97

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

The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

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

Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and 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 the LORD, at the presence of the 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 glory.

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

Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!

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

Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgements, LORD.

9 For you are Lord most high over all the earth; you are greatly exalted above all gods.

For you, LORD, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.

10 You 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 love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his holy ones. 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 righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

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

Be glad in the LORD, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.