Psalm 97
1 The
LORD reigns!
Let the earth
rejoice!
Let the multitude
of islands be glad!
2 Clouds
and darkness are
around him.
Righteousness and
justice are the
foundation of his
throne.
3 A
fire goes before
him,
and burns up
his adversaries on
every side.
4 His
lightning lights up
the world.
The earth sees,
and trembles.
5 The
mountains melt
like wax at
the presence of
the LORD,
at the presence
of the Lord
of the whole earth.
6 The
heavens declare
his righteousness.
All the peoples
have seen his
glory.
7 Let all
them be shamed who
serve engraved images,
who boast in
their idols.
Worship him, all
you gods!
8 Zion
heard and was
glad.
The daughters of
Judah rejoiced
because of your
judgments, LORD.
9 For
you, LORD, are
most high above
all the earth.
You are exalted
far above all gods.
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.
11 Light is
sown for the
righteous,
and gladness for
the upright in
heart.
12 Be
glad in the
LORD, you
righteous people!
Give thanks to
his holy Name.