Psalms 97

The Lord’s Power and Dominion.

11The Lord 2reigns, may the 3earth rejoice; May the many 45islands be joyful.26Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; 7Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.38Fire goes before Him And 9burns up His enemies all around.4His 10lightning lit up the world; The earth saw it and 11trembled.5The mountains 12melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the 13Lord of the whole earth.6The 14heavens declare His righteousness, And 15all the peoples have seen His glory.

7May all those be ashamed who serve 16carved images, Who boast in 17idols; 1819Worship Him, all you 20gods.8Zion 21heard this and 22was joyful, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, Lord.9For You are the Lord 23Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far 24above all 25gods.

1026Hate evil, you who love the Lord, Who 27watches over the souls of His godly ones; He 28saves them from the hand of the wicked.1129Light is sown like seed for the righteous, And 30gladness for the upright in heart.12Be 31joyful in the Lord, you righteous ones, And 32praise 33the mention of His holy name.