Psalms 97
1 The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad.
2 Cloud and darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him and consumes his adversaries all around.
4 His lightning lit up the world; the earth saw it and trembled.
5 The mountains melted like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaimed his righteousness, and all the peoples saw his glory.
7 Let all who serve images be put to shame, those who boast in idols. Bow down before him, all you gods!
8 Zion heard and rejoiced; the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, LORD.
9 For you, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are greatly exalted above all gods.
10 You who love the LORD, hate evil! He guards the lives of his faithful ones and rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
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