Psalms 97

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 The mountaines melted like waxe at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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