Psalms 97

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

Jehovah hath reigned, The earth is joyful, many isles 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 the basis of His throne.

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

Fire before Him goeth, And burneth round about His adversaries.

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

Lightened have His lightnings the world, The earth hath seen, and is pained.

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

Hills, like wax, melted before Jehovah, 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 declared His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His honour.

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

Ashamed are all servants of a graven image, Those boasting themselves in idols, Bow yourselves to 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 hath heard and rejoiceth, And daughters of Judah are joyful, Because of Thy judgments, O Jehovah.

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

For Thou, Jehovah, [art] Most High over all the earth, Greatly Thou hast been exalted over 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 who love Jehovah, hate evil, He is keeping the souls of His saints, From the hand of the wicked he 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 for the upright of heart — joy.

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

Rejoice, ye righteous, in Jehovah, And give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness!