Psalms 97

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 sprung up 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, you righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.

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