97:1   The LORD is King! Tell the earth to celebrate and all islands to shout.

97:2   Dark clouds surround him, and his throne is supported by justice and fairness.

97:3   Fire leaps from his throne, destroying his enemies,

97:4   and his lightning is so bright that the earth sees it and trembles.

97:5   Mountains melt away like wax in the presence of the LORD of all the earth.

97:6   The heavens announce, "The LORD brings justice!" Everyone sees God's glory.

97:7   Those who brag about the useless idols they worship are terribly ashamed, and all the false gods bow down to the LORD.

97:8   When the people of Zion and of the towns of Judah hear that God brings justice, they will celebrate.

97:9   The LORD rules the whole earth, and he is more glorious than all the false gods.

97:10   Love the LORD and hate evil! God protects his loyal people and rescues them from violence.

97:11   If you obey and do right, a light will show you the way and fill you with happiness.

97:12   You are the LORD's people! So celebrate and praise the only God.