Psalms 97

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

The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation 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 enemies round about.

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

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

His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.

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. All the peoples have seen his glory.

7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship 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 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 Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his holy ones. 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 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

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