Psalms 97

1 This is to David, when his land was restored to him. The Lord has reigned, let the earth exult. Let the many islands rejoice.

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

2 Clouds and mist are all around him. Justice and judgment are corrections from his throne.

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

3 A fire will precede him, and it will enflame his enemies all around.

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

4 His lightnings have enlightened the whole world. The earth saw, and it was shaken.

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

5 The mountains flowed like wax before the face of the Lord, before the face 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 the whole earth.

6 The heavens announced his justice, and all peoples saw his glory.

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

7 May all those who adore graven images be confounded, along with those who glory in their false images. All you his Angels: Adore him.

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

8 Zion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O Lord.

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

9 For you are the Most High Lord over all the earth. You are greatly exalted above all gods.

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

10 You who love the Lord: hate evil. The Lord watches over the souls of his holy ones. He will free them from the hand of the sinner.

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

11 The light has risen for the just, and joy for the upright of heart.

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

12 Rejoice in the Lord, you just ones, and confess to the memory of his sanctuary.

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