Psalms 97

1 THE Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles be glad!

2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.

Clouds and darkness are round about him; Justice and equity are the foundation of his throne.

3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.

Before him goeth a fire, Which burneth up his enemies around.

4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

His lightnings illumine the world; The earth beholdeth and trembleth.

5 The hills 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 declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

The heavens declare his righteousness, And all nations behold his glory.

7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

Confounded be they who worship graven images, Who glory in idols! To him, all ye gods, bow down!

8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord.

Zion hath heard, and is glad, And the daughters of Judah exult On account of thy judgments, O LORD!

9 For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

For thou, O LORD! art most high above all the earth; Thou art far exalted above all gods!

10 Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

Ye that love the LORD, hate evil! He preserveth the lives of his servants, And delivereth them from 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 joy for the upright in heart.

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

Rejoice, O ye righteous, in the LORD, And praise his holy name!