Psalm 97
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1The LORD reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! May many islands be glad!
2Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.2Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation.
3A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about.3Fire goes out from his presence to consume his enemies on every side.
4His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles.4His lightning bolts light the world; the earth sees and shakes.
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.5Mountains melt like wax in the LORD's presence— In the presence of the LORD of all the earth.
6The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.6The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory.
7Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods.7All who serve carved images— and those who praise idols—will be humiliated. Worship him, all you "gods"!
8Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O LORD.8Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD.
9For You, LORD, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.9For you, LORD, are the Most High above all the earth; you are exalted high above all divine beings.
10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.10Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He guards the lives of those who love him, delivering them from domination by the wicked.
11Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.11Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright.
12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness!
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