Psalms



Psalm 97

   1 The LORD reigns! Let the earth be happy! Let the many coastlands rejoice!
   2 Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.
   3 Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies.
   4 His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
   5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the LORD of the whole earth.
   6 The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor.
   7 All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him.
   8 Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O LORD.
   9 For you, O LORD, are the sovereign king over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods.
   10 You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.
   11 The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.
   12 You godly ones, rejoice in the LORD! Give thanks to his holy name.