【Psalms】Psalm 97 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

97:1 The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad.

97:2 Cloud and darkness surround the Lord; justice and right are the foundation ofhis throne.

97:3 Fire goes before him; everywhere it consumes the foes.

97:4 Lightning illumines the world; the earth sees and trembles.

97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all theearth.

97:6 The heavens proclaim God’s justice; all peoples see his glory.II

97:7 All who serve idols are put to shame, who glory in worthless things; all godsbow down before you.

97:8 Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of yourjudgments, O LORD.

97:9 You, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth, exalted far above all gods.

97:10 The LORD loves those who hate evil, protects the lives of the faithful,rescues them from the hand of the wicked.

97:11 Light dawns for the just; gladness, for the honest of heart.

97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you just, and praise his holy name.

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