97:1   The LORD is king! Earth, be glad! Rejoice, you islands of the seas!

97:2   Clouds and darkness surround him; he rules with righteousness and justice.

97:3   Fire goes in front of him and burns up his enemies around him.

97:4   His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees it and trembles.

97:5   The hills melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

97:6   The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the nations see his glory.

97:7   Everyone who worships idols is put to shame; all the gods bow down before the LORD.

97:8   The people of Zion are glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD.

97:9   LORD Almighty, you are ruler of all the earth; you are much greater than all the gods.

97:10   The LORD loves those who hate evil; he protects the lives of his people; he rescues them from the power of the wicked.

97:11   Light shines on the righteous, and gladness on the good.

97:12   All you that are righteous be glad because of what the LORD has done! Remember what the holy God has done, and give thanks to him.