Psalm 97
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1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many 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 adversaries round about.3Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.
4His lightnings lit up the world; The earth saw and trembled.4His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.5The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory.6The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
7Let all those be ashamed who serve graven images, Who boast themselves of idols; Worship Him, all you gods.7All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!
8Zion heard this and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Your judgments, O LORD.8Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD.
9For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.9For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
10Hate evil, you who love the LORD, Who preserves the souls of His godly ones; He delivers them from the hand 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 is sown like seed for the righteous And gladness for the upright in heart.11Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
12Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, And give thanks to His holy name.12Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!
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Psalm 96
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