Psalms 97
1 The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles be glad!
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
2 Clouds and darkness are round about him; Justice and equity are the foundation of his throne.
Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
3 Before him goeth a fire, Which burneth up his enemies around.
Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.
4 His lightnings illumine the world; The earth beholdeth and trembleth.
His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt 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, before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens declare his righteousness, And all nations behold his glory.
The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
7 Confounded be they who worship graven images, Who glory in idols! To him, all ye gods, bow down!
All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
8 Zion hath heard, and is glad, And the daughters of Judah exult On account of thy judgments, O LORD!
Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
9 For thou, O LORD! art most high above all the earth; Thou art far exalted above all gods!
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil! He preserveth the lives of his servants, And delivereth them from the hand of the wicked.
Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light is sown for the righteous, And joy for the upright in heart.
Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice, O ye righteous, in the LORD, And praise his holy name!
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
