PSALM 97

The Glory of God’s Reign

Psalm 97:1 The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad!

Psalm 97:2 Clouds and thick darkness are round about him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Psalm 97:3 Fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries round about.

Psalm 97:4 His lightnings lighten the world; the earth sees and trembles.

Psalm 97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

Psalm 97:6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory.

Psalm 97:7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; let all his angels bow down before him.

Psalm 97:8 Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O God.

Psalm 97:9 For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

Psalm 97:10 The LORD loves those who hate evil; he preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Psalm 97:11 Light dawns  for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

Psalm 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!