97:1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands show gladness. |
97:2 Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice have become the foundation of His throne. |
97:3 Fire goes before Him And burns up His adversaries round about. |
97:4 His lightnings lit up the world; The earth saw and trembled. |
97:5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. |
97:6 The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory. |
97:7 Let all those feel ashamed who serve graven images, Who boast themselves of idols; Worship Him, all you gods. |
97:8 Zion heard this and felt glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD. |
97:9 We regard You as the LORD Most High over all the earth; You have exaltation far above all gods. |
97:10 Hate evil, you who love the LORD, Who preserves the souls of His godly ones; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
97:11 God sows light like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart. |
97:12 Show gladness in the LORD, you righteous ones, And give thanks to His holy name. |