Psalms 97 ⓘ

97:1 The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

97:2 Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

97:3 A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.

97:4 His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.

97:5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

97:6 The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.

97:7 Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!

97:8 Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgements, LORD.

97:9 For you, LORD, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.

97:10 You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

97:11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

97:12 Be glad in the LORD, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.