Psalms 97

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

The Lord reigneth: let the earth be glad; let the multitude of isles rejoice.

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

Clouds and thick darkness are round about him: righteousness and justice are the support of his throne.

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

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

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

His lightnings give light to the world: the earth seeth it, and trembleth.

5 The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.

The mountains melt away like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory.

The heavens tell of his righteousness, and all the people his glory.

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

Made ashamed shall be all that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: unto him bow down all the gods.

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

Zion heareth it, and rejoiceth; and glad are the daughters of Judah, because of thy decrees, O Lord.

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

For thou, O Lord, art the most high above all the earth: thou art 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.

Ye that love the Lord, hate ye the evil: he preserveth the souls of his pious ones; out of the hand of the wicked he ever delivereth them.

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

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

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

Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord, and give thanks to his holy memorial.