Psalms 97

1 The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.

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

2 Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.

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

3 Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.

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

4 His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.

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

5 The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the 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 gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

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

7 Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.

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

8 Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.

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

9 For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.

For you are Lord most high over all the earth; you are greatly exalted above all gods.

10 You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners.

You 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 shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.

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

12 Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name.

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