Psalms 97

1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

3 Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.

4 His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.

5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

7 All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

8 Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.

9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

1 ¶ The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad [thereof].

2 Clouds and darkness [are] round about him: righteousness and judgment [are] the habitation of his throne.

3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.

4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all [ye] gods.

8 ¶ Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

9 For thou, LORD, [art] high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

1 The LORD is king: let the earth rejoice, and let the isles be glad, as many as are therein.

2 Clouds and darkness are round about him. Righteousness and judgment is the stronghold of his throne:

3 Fire goeth before him, and kindleth his enemies round about.

4 His lightnings shall shine upon the ground: the earth shall see, and be afraid.

5 Mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the ruler of all the earth.

6 the heavens declare his righteousness, and all nations behold his glory.

7 Let all them be ashamed that serve images, and that boast of idols. Worship him, all gods!

8 Zion heareth, and is glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoice, O LORD, in thy government.

9 For thou, O LORD, art the most high in all the earth: thou art greatly exalted above all gods.

10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil. The LORD preserveth the souls of his saints: from the hand of the wicked shall he deliver them.

11 The light must always dawn upon the righteous, and joy upon the devout heart.

12 Ye righteous, rejoice in the LORD; and give thanks unto him, and glorify his holiness.