Psalms 97

1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.

This is to David, when his land was restored to him. The Lord has reigned, let the earth exult. Let the many islands rejoice.

2 Clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

Clouds and mist are all around him. Justice and judgment are corrections from his throne.

3 A fire goeth before Him, and burneth up His adversaries round about.

A fire will precede him, and it will enflame his enemies all around.

4 His lightnings lighted up the world; the earth saw, and trembled.

His lightnings have enlightened the whole world. The earth saw, and it was shaken.

5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

The mountains flowed like wax before the face of the Lord, before the face of the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens declared His righteousness, and all the peoples saw His glory.

The heavens announced his justice, and all peoples saw his glory.

7 Ashamed be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of things of nought; bow down to Him, all ye gods.

May all those who adore graven images be confounded, along with those who glory in their false images. All you his Angels: Adore him.

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

Zion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O Lord.

9 For Thou, LORD, art most high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods.

For you are the Most High Lord over all the earth. You are greatly exalted above all gods.

10 O ye that love the LORD, hate evil; He preserveth the souls of His saints; He delivered them out of the hand of the wicked.

You who love the Lord: hate evil. The Lord watches over the souls of his holy ones. He will free them from the hand of the sinner.

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

The light has risen for the just, and joy for the upright of heart.

12 Be glad in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks to His holy name.

Rejoice in the Lord, you just ones, and confess to the memory of his sanctuary.