Psalms 97

1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.

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

2 Clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

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

3 A fire goeth before Him, and burneth up His adversaries round about.

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

4 His lightnings lighted up the world; the earth saw, and trembled.

His lightning illuminates 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, before the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens declared His righteousness, and all the peoples saw His glory.

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

7 Ashamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of things of nought; bow down to 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 and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced; because of Thy judgments, 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 above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods.

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

10 O ye that love the LORD, hate evil; He preserveth the souls of His saints; He delivered them out of 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 sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

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

12 Be glad in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks to His holy name.

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