97:1 The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad.
97:2 Clouds and total darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
97:3 Fire goes before him and burns up 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 at the presence of the Lord— at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
97:6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; all the peoples see his glory.
97:7 All who serve carved images, those who boast in worthless idols, will be put to shame. All the gods must worship him.
97:8 Zion hears and is glad, Judah’s villages rejoice because of your judgments, Lord.
97:9 For you, Lord, are the Most High over the whole earth; you are exalted above all the gods.
97:10 You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful ones; he rescues them from the power of the wicked.
97:11 Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart.
97:12 Be glad in the Lord, you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name.
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