Psalms 97

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For thou art Lord most high over all the earth; thou art greatly exalted 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.

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

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

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

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

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