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. |