Psalm 97
Divine King and Universal Judge
1 The Lord is King; let the earth exult;
let the distant isles rejoice.
2 Clouds and darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire precedes him,
consuming his enemies on every side.
4 His flashes of lightnwing illumine the world;
the earth sees this and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
and all the nations behold his glory.
7 All who worship images are put to shame,
those who boast of their worthless idols;
bow down before him, all you gods.
8 Zion hears and rejoices,
and the cities of Judah exult
because of your judgments, O Lord.
9 For you, O Lord, are the Most High over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods.
10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil,
for he protects the souls of his faithful ones
and rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light dawns for the righteous,
and joy for the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous,
and give thanks to his holy name.
Footnotes
- Psalm 97:1
- Psalm 97:1
- Psalm 97:2
- Psalm 97:2
- Psalm 97:3
- Psalm 97:6
- Psalm 97:7
- Psalm 97:8
- Psalm 97:10
- Psalm 97:11
