Psalms 97

1 Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.

Adonai reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and mishpat ·justice· are the foundation of his throne.

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

A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.

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

His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.

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

The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Adonai, 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 declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his kavod ·weighty glory·.

7 Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.

Let all them be shamed who abad ·serve· engraved images, who boast in their idols. Hawa ·Bow low, prostrate· to worship him, all you angels!

8 Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] sh'ma ·heard obeyed· and was glad. The daughters of Judah [Praised] rejoiced, because of your judgments, Adonai.

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

For you, Adonai, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all deities.

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

You who 'ahav ·affectionately love· Adonai, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

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

12 Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial [name].

Be glad in Adonai, you upright people! Yadah ·Extend hands in thankful praise· to his holy Name.