Psalms 97
1THE Lord is king; let the earth rejoice—let the multitude of isles be glad.
2A cloud and darkness are around Him: justice and judgment are the basis of His throne.
3Before Him a fire shall march, and burn up His enemies all around.
4His lightnings shot a glare through the world: the earth saw and trembled.
5The mountains melted like wax, at the presence of the Lord—at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens declared His saving goodness: and all the peoples saw His glory.
7Let all the worshippers of graven images, who boast of their idols, be confounded. Worship Him all ye His angels.
8Sion heard, and was glad, and the daughters of Judea rejoiced, because of Thy judgments, O Lord.
9For Thou art the Lord Most High, over all the earth; Thou art far exalted above all the gods.
10Hate iniquity, ye who love the Lord: the Lord preserveth the lives of His saints. Out of the hand of sinners He will save them.
11A light is sprung up for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
12Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous, and give thanks at the mention of His holiness.