Psalm 97
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1The LORD reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!1The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad.
2Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.2Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
3A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about.3Fire goes before Him and burns up His foes on every side.
4His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles.4His lightning lights 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 the whole earth.5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD-- at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
7Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. 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 is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O LORD.8Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, LORD.
9For You, LORD, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.9For You, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; You are exalted above all the 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.10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of His godly ones; He rescues them from the power of the wicked.
11Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.11Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart.
12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.12Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.
Psalm 96
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