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 multitude of islands be glad!

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

Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

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

A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.

4 His lightnings lighted up 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 declared His righteousness, and all the peoples saw His glory.

The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen 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.

Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their 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 heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgements, LORD.

9 For Thou, LORD, art most high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods.

For you, LORD, are most high above 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.

You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

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

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

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