Psalms 97

1 YHWH has reigned, The earth is joyful, many islands rejoice.

The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.

2 Cloud and darkness [are] around Him, Righteousness and judgment the basis of His throne.

Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.

3 Fire goes before Him, And burns around His adversaries.

Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.

4 His lightnings have lightened the world, The earth has seen, and is pained.

His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.

5 Hills, like wax, melted before YHWH, Before the Lord of all the earth.

The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens declared His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory.

The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

7 All servants of a carved image are ashamed, Those boasting themselves in idols, Bow yourselves to Him, all you gods.

Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.

8 Zion has heard and rejoices, And daughters of Judah are joyful, Because of Your judgments, O YHWH.

Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

9 For You, YHWH, [are] Most High over all the earth, You have been exalted greatly over all gods.

For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

10 You who love YHWH, hate evil, He is keeping the souls of His saints, He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

11 Light [is] sown for the righteous, And joy for the upright of heart.

Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

12 Rejoice, you righteous, in YHWH, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness!

Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.