psalms 97 Background Information with Maps and Images (Picture Study Bible

psalms 97

1 - The LORD reigns!Let the earth rejoice!Let the multitude of islands be glad!

2 - Clouds and darkness are around him.Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3 - A fire goes before him,and burns up his adversaries on every side.

4 - His lightning lights up the world.The earth sees, and trembles.

5 - The mountains melt like wax at the presence of The LORD,at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 - The heavens declare his righteousness.All the peoples have seen his glory.

7 - Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images,who boast in their idols.Worship him, all you gods!

8 - Zion heard and was glad.The daughters of Judah rejoiced,because of your judgments, The LORD.

9 - For you, The LORD, are most high above all the earth.You are exalted far above all gods.

10 - You who love The LORD, hate evil.He preserves the souls of his saints.He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

11 - Light is sown for the righteous,and gladness for the upright in heart.

12 - Be glad in The LORD, you righteous people!Give thanks to his holy Name.

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