Psalms 97

1 The Lord is king, let the earth rejoice: let her many isles be glad.

2 Clouds and darkness are round about him, justice and right are the base of his throne.

3 Fire goes before him, and blazes around his steps,

4 his lightnings illumine the world: the earth quakes at the sight.

5 Mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens proclaim his justice, all nations behold his glory.

7 Shamed are all image-worshippers, who make a boast of their idols. All the gods bow before him.

8 Zion is glad at the tidings, the towns of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, Lord.

9 For you are most high over all the earth, greatly exalted above all gods.

10 The Lord loves those who hate evil, he guards the lives of the faithful: from the hand of the wicked he saves them.

11 Light arises for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

12 Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous: give thanks to his holy name.