Psalms 97

1 The Lord reigneth: let the earth reioyce: let the multitude of the yles be glad.

The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

2 Cloudes and darkenes are round about him: righteousnesse and iudgement are the foundation of his throne.

Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

3 There shall goe a fire before him, and burne vp his enemies round about.

Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.

4 His lightnings gaue light vnto the worlde: the earth sawe it and was afraide.

His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.

5 The mountaines melted like waxe 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, before the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heauens declare his righteousnes, and all the people see his glory.

The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

7 Confounded be all they that serue grauen images, and that glory in idoles: worship him all ye gods.

All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

8 Zion heard of it, and was glad: and the daughters of Iudah reioyced, because of thy iudgements, O Lord.

Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

9 For thou, Lord, art most High aboue all the earth: thou art much exalted aboue all gods.

For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

10 Ye that loue the Lord, hate euill: he preserueth the soules of his Saints: hee will deliuer them from the hand of the wicked.

Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11 Light is sowen for the righteous, and ioy for the vpright in heart.

Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

12 Reioyce ye righteous in the Lord, and giue thankes for his holy remembrance.

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.