Psalm 97

Psalm 97

¹The Lord ^areigns;

Let the earth rejoice;

Let the multitude of ¹isles be glad!

^2bClouds and darkness surround Him;

^cRighteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

^3dA fire goes before Him,

And burns up His enemies round about.

^4eHis lightnings light the world;

The earth sees and trembles.

^5fThe mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord,

At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

^6gThe heavens declare His righteousness,

And all the peoples see His glory.

^7hLet all be put to shame who serve carved images,

Who boast of idols.

ⁱWorship Him, all you gods.

⁸Zion hears and is glad,

And the daughters of Judah rejoice

Because of Your judgments, O Lord.

⁹For You, Lord, are ^jmost high above all the earth;

^kYou are exalted far above all gods.

¹⁰You who love the Lord, ^lhate evil!

^mHe preserves the souls of His saints;

ⁿHe delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

^11oLight is sown for the righteous,

And gladness for the upright in heart.

^12pRejoice in the Lord, you righteous,

^qAnd give thanks ²at the remembrance of ³His holy name.