Psalms 97

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

This is to David, when his land was restored to him. The Lord has reigned, let the earth exult. Let the many islands rejoice.

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

Clouds and mist are all around him. Justice and judgment are corrections from his throne.

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

A fire will precede him, and it will enflame his enemies all around.

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

His lightnings have enlightened the whole world. The earth saw, and it was shaken.

5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

The mountains flowed like wax before the face of the Lord, before the face of the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.

The heavens announced his justice, and all peoples saw his glory.

7 Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, who boast of their idols; worship him, all you his angels.

May all those who adore graven images be confounded, along with those who glory in their false images. All you his Angels: Adore him.

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

Zion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O Lord.

9 For you are Lord most high over all the earth; you are greatly exalted above all gods.

For you are the Most High Lord over all the earth. You are greatly exalted above all gods.

10 You that love the Lord, hate evil; the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.

You who love the Lord: hate evil. The Lord watches over the souls of his holy ones. He will free them from the hand of the sinner.

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

The light has risen for the just, and joy for the upright of heart.

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

Rejoice in the Lord, you just ones, and confess to the memory of his sanctuary.