Psalms 97

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 The hills melted like wax 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 heavens declare his righteousness, 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 serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: 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, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

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

9 For thou, LORD, [art] high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

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

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

Light is sprung up 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.

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