Psalm 97

Revised Geneva Translation

97 The LORD reigns. Let the Earth rejoice! Let the multitude of the isles be glad.

² Clouds and darkness surround Him. Righteousness and judgment are the foundation of His throne.

³ A fire shall go before Him and burn up His enemies all around.

⁴ His lightnings gave light to the world. The Earth saw it and was afraid.

⁵ The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the LORD of the whole Earth.

⁶ The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the people see His Glory.

⁷ All those who serve graven images, who glory in idols, are confounded. Worship Him all you gods.

⁸ Zion heard of it and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of Your judgments, O LORD.

⁹ For You, LORD, are Most High above all the Earth. You are much exalted above all gods.

¹⁰ You who love the LORD, hate evil. He preserves the souls of His saints. He will deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

¹¹ Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

¹² Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous; and give thanks for His holy remembrance. A Psalm