97:1 The Lord rules! Let the earth rejoice! Let all the islands celebrate!
97:2 Clouds and thick darkness surround God. His throne is built on righteousness and justice.
97:3 Fire proceeds before him, burning up his enemies on every side.
97:4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees it and trembles!
97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of the whole world!
97:6 Heaven has proclaimed God’s righteousness, and all nations have seen his glory.
97:7 All those who worship images, those who are proud of idols, are put to shame. All gods bow down to the Lord!
97:8 Zion has heard and celebrates, the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your acts of justice, Lord,
97:9 because you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth, because you are so superior to all other gods.
97:10 Those of you who love the Lord, hate evil! God guards the lives of his faithful ones, delivering them from the power of the wicked.
97:11 Light is planted like seed for the righteous person; joy too for those whose heart is right.
97:12 Rejoice in the Lord, righteous ones! Give thanks to his holy name!
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