Psalms 97
The Glory of God’s Reign
1
The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice;
let the many coastlands be glad!
2
Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3
Fire goes before him,
and consumes his adversaries on every side.
4
His lightnings light up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.
5
The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6
The heavens proclaim his righteousness;
and all the peoples behold his glory.
7
All worshipers of images are put to shame,
those who make their boast in worthless idols;
all gods bow down before him.
8
Zion hears and is glad,
and the towns of Judah rejoice,
because of your judgments, O God.
9
For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods.
10
The LORD loves those who hate evil;
he guards the lives of his faithful;
he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
11
Light dawns for the righteous,
and joy for the upright in heart.
12
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous,
and give thanks to his holy name!
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