Psalm 97
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1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! May many islands be glad!1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad.
2Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne's foundation.2Clouds and total darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3Fire goes out from his presence to consume his enemies on every side.3Fire goes before him and burns up his foes on every side.
4His lightning bolts light the world; the earth sees and shakes.4His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5Mountains melt like wax in the LORD's presence— In the presence of the LORD of all the earth.5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD--at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory.6The heavens proclaim his righteousness; all the peoples see his glory.
7All who serve carved images— and those who praise idols—will be humiliated. Worship him, all you "gods"!7All who serve carved images, those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. All the gods must worship him.
8Zion hears and rejoices; the towns of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD.8Zion hears and is glad, Judah's villages rejoice because of your judgments, LORD.
9For you, LORD, are the Most High above all the earth; you are exalted high above all divine beings. 9For you, LORD, are the Most High over the whole earth; you are exalted above all the gods.
10Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He guards the lives of those who love him, delivering them from domination by the wicked.10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful ones; he rescues them from the power of the wicked.
11Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright. 11Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart.
12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness!12Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name.
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Psalm 96
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