Psalm 97. Dominus regnavit.

1. The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice; *
   let the multitude of the isles be glad.
2. Clouds and darkness are round about him, *
   righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.
3. A fire goes before him *
   and burns up his enemies on every side.
4. His lightnings light up the world; *
   the earth sees it and is afraid.
5. The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, *
   at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6. The heavens declare his righteousness, *
   and all the peoples see his glory.
7. Confounded be all who worship carved images and delight in false gods! *
   Bow down before him, all you gods.
8. Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice, *
   because of your judgments, O Lord.
9. For you are the Lord, most high over all the earth; *
   you are exalted far above all gods.
10. The Lord loves those who hate evil; *
    he preserves the lives of his saints and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11. Light has sprung up for the righteous, *
    and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted.
12. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, *
    and give thanks to his holy Name.