Psalm 97:1–12

The Majestic King

¹The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice;

let the many coasts and islands be glad. ^c

²Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;

righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. ^d

³Fire goes before Him

and burns up His foes on every side. ^e

⁴His lightning lights up the world;

the earth sees and trembles. ^f

⁵The mountains melt like wax

at the presence of the Lord—

at the presence of the Lord of all the earth. ^g

⁶The heavens proclaim His righteousness; ^h

all the peoples see His glory. ⁱ

⁷All who serve carved images,

those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. ^j

All the gods ^kmust worship Him. ^l

⁸Zion hears and is glad,

and the towns ^mof Judah rejoice

because of Your judgments, Lord. ⁿ

⁹For You, Lord,

are the Most High over all the earth;

You are exalted above all the gods. ^o

¹⁰You who love the Lord, hate evil! ^p

He protects the lives of His godly ones; ^q

He rescues them from the power of the wicked. ^r

¹¹Light dawns ^stfor the righteous,

gladness for the upright in heart. ^u

¹²Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones,

and praise His holy name. ^vw