Psalm 97
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1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad. 1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
2Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. 2Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3Fire goes before Him and burns up His foes on every side. 3Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.
4His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 4His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD-- at the presence of the Lord of all the earth. 5The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. 6The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
7All who serve carved images, those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. All the gods must worship Him. 7All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!
8Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, LORD. 8Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD.
9For You, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; You are exalted above all the gods. 9For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of His godly ones; He rescues them from the power of the wicked. 10O you who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart. 11Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
12Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. 12Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!
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