Psalms 97
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- 1The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad of it.
- 2Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
- 3A fire goes before him and burns up his enemies on every side.
- 4His lightnings illuminated the world; the earth saw and trembled.
- 5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
- 6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
- 7Let all who serve graven images be confounded, who boast themselves in idols; worship him, all you gods.
- 8Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, O LORD.
- 9For you, LORD, are high above all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
- 10You who love the LORD, hate evil; he preserves the souls of his saints; he delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
- 11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
- 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.