Psalms 97

1 The Lord reigneth: let the earth be glad; let the multitude of isles rejoice.

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

2 Clouds and thick darkness are round about him: righteousness and justice are the support 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 round about his adversaries.

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

4 His lightnings give light to the world: the earth seeth it, and trembleth.

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

5 The mountains melt away like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of all the 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 tell of his righteousness, and all the people his glory.

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

7 Made ashamed shall be all that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: unto him bow down all the gods.

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

8 Zion heareth it, and rejoiceth; and glad are the daughters of Judah, because of thy decrees, O Lord.

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

9 For thou, O Lord, art the most high above all the earth: thou art greatly exalted 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 ye the evil: he preserveth the souls of his pious ones; out of the hand of the wicked he ever delivereth them.

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 joy for the upright in heart.

Light is sown for the righteous, And joy for the upright in heart.

12 Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord, and give thanks to his holy memorial.

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