| 97:1 |
The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. |
| 97:2 |
Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. |
| 97:3 |
Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. |
| 97:4 |
His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
| 97:5 |
The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. |
| 97:6 |
The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. |
| 97:7 |
All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols--worship him, all you gods! |
| 97:8 |
Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O LORD. |
| 97:9 |
For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. |
| 97:10 |
Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
| 97:11 |
Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. |
| 97:12 |
Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. |
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