Psalm 97
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1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!1The LORD reigns! Let the earth be happy! Let the many coastlands rejoice!
2Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.2Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.3Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies.
4His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.4His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.5The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.6The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor.
7All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!7All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him.
8Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD.8Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O LORD.
9For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.9For you, O LORD, are the sovereign king over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods.
10O you who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.11The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.
12Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!12You godly ones, rejoice in the LORD! Give thanks to his holy name.
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