Psalms 97

  1. 1

    The Lord reigns. Let the earth be happy. Let the many coastlands rejoice.

  2. 2

    Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.

  3. 3

    Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies.

  4. 4

    His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.

  5. 5

    The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of the whole earth.

  6. 6

    The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor.

  7. 7

    All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him.

  8. 8

    Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O Lord.

  9. 9

    For you, O Lord, are the Most High over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods.

  10. 10

    You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.

  11. 11

    The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.

  12. 12

    You godly ones, rejoice in the Lord. Give thanks to his holy name.