Psalms 97
1 Yahweh is the king! I want [everyone on] the earth to be glad/happy, and the [people who live on] the islands in the oceans to [also] rejoice [about that!]
For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.
2 There are very dark clouds around him [to hide him]; he rules [MTY] righteously/justly and fairly.
Cloud, and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.
3 He [sends] fire in front of him, and he completely burns all his enemies in that fire.
Fire shall go before him, and burn up his enemies round about.
4 All around the world he causes lightning to flash; [people on] the earth see it, and it causes them to [be afraid and] tremble.
His lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.
5 The mountains/hills melt like wax in front of Yahweh, the one who is the Lord, [who rules] over all the earth.
The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The [angels in] [MTY] heaven proclaim that he acts righteously, and all the people-groups see his glory.
The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.
7 Everyone who worships idols should be ashamed; all those who are proud of their false gods [should realize that their gods are useless], [It is as though] all those gods bow down [to worship] Yahweh.
Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, who boast of their idols; worship him, all ye his angels.
8 [The people] [MTY] of Jerusalem hear [about Yahweh] and are glad/happy, and [people in the other] [MTY] cities in Judah [also] rejoice, because Yahweh judges [and punishes wicked people].
Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.
9 Yahweh is the supreme [king] over all the earth; he has very great power, and all the [other] gods have no power at all.
For thou art Lord most high over all the earth; thou art greatly exalted above all gods.
10 Yahweh loves those who hate what [people do that] is evil; he protects the lives of his people, and he rescues them when the wicked [people try to harm them].
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 His light shines on righteous [people]; he causes those who are righteous to rejoice.
Light is sprung up for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12 You righteous [people], rejoice about what Yahweh [has done], and thank him, our holy God!
Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.
