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 rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.

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

Clouds and darkness surround him: righteousness and judgment [are] the habitation 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 his enemies round about.

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

His lightnings enlightened 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 hills 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 declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

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

Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols; worship him, all [ye] gods.

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

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

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

For thou, LORD, [art] high above all the earth: thou art exalted far 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 evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

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 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, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.