Psalms 97

1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.

For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.

2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.

Cloud, and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.

3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his adversaries round about.

Fire shall go before him, and burn up his enemies round about.

4 His lightnings lightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

His lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.

5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth;

The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples have seen his glory.

The heavens have declared his righteousness, and all the people have seen his glory.

7 Ashamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

Let all that worship graven images be ashamed, who boast of their idols; worship him, all ye his angels.

8 Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced; because of thy judgments, O LORD.

Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

9 For thou, LORD, art most high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

For thou art Lord most high over all the earth; thou art greatly exalted above all gods.

10 O ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

Ye that love the Lord, hate evil; the Lord preserves the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.

11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

Light is sprung up for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

12 Be glad in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks to his holy name.

Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.