Psalms 97
1 The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad.
The Lord is king, let the earth rejoice: let her many isles be glad.
2 Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
Clouds and darkness are round about him, justice and right are the base of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about.
Fire goes before him, and blazes around his steps,
4 His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.
his lightnings illumine the world: the earth quakes at the sight.
5 The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth.
Mountains melt like wax before 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 proclaim his justice, all nations behold his glory.
7 Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods.
Shamed are all image-worshippers, who make a boast of their idols. All the gods bow before him.
8 Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
Zion is glad at the tidings, the towns of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, Lord.
9 For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods.
For you are most high over all the earth, 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.
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 is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
Light arises 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 in the Lord, you righteous: give thanks to his holy name.
