Psalm 97

Psalm 97

The Lord reigns,^a let the earth be glad;^b

let the distant shores^c rejoice.

Clouds^d and thick darkness^e surround him;

righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.^f

Fire^g goes before^h him

and consumesⁱ his foes on every side.

His lightning^j lights up the world;

the earth^k sees and trembles.^l

The mountains melt^m like waxⁿ before the Lord,

before the Lord of all the earth.^o

The heavens proclaim his righteousness,^p

and all peoples see his glory.^q

All who worship images^r are put to shame,^s

those who boast in idols^t—

worship him,^u all you gods!^v

Zion hears and rejoices

and the villages of Judah are glad^w

because of your judgments,^x Lord.

For you, Lord, are the Most High^y over all the earth;^z

you are exalted^a far above all gods.

Let those who love the Lord hate evil,^b

for he guards^c the lives of his faithful ones^d

and delivers^e them from the hand of the wicked.^f

Light shines^g on the righteous^h

and joy on the upright in heart.ⁱ

Rejoice in the Lord,^j you who are righteous,

and praise his holy name.^k