Psalm 97
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1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad. 1The LORD reigns! Let the earth be happy! Let the many coastlands rejoice!
2Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. 2Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3Fire goes before Him and burns up His foes on every side. 3Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies.
4His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 4His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD-- at the presence of the Lord of all the earth. 5The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. 6The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor.
7All who serve carved images, those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. All the gods must worship Him. 7All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him.
8Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, LORD. 8Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O LORD.
9For You, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; You are exalted above all the gods. 9For you, O LORD, are the sovereign king over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods.
10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of His godly ones; He rescues them from the power of the wicked. 10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.
11Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart. 11The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.
12Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. 12You godly ones, rejoice in the LORD! Give thanks to his holy name.
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Psalm 96
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