Psalm 97
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Psalm 97
1The Lord rules. Let the earth be glad.
Let countries that are far away be full of joy.
2Clouds and thick darkness surround him.
His rule is built on what is right and fair.
3The Lord sends fire ahead of him.
It burns up his enemies all around him.
4His lightning lights up the world.
The earth sees it and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax when the Lord is near.
He is the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens announce that what he does is right.
All people everywhere see his glory.
7All who worship statues of gods or brag about them are put to shame.
All you gods, worship the Lord!
8Zion hears about it and is filled with joy.
Lord, the villages of Judah are glad
because of how you judge.
9 Lord, you are the Most High God.
You rule over the whole earth.
You are honored much more than all gods.
10Let those who love the Lord hate evil.
He guards the lives of those who are faithful to him.
He saves them from the power of sinful people.
11Good things come to those who do what is right.
Joy comes to those whose hearts are honest.
12You who are godly, be glad because of what the Lord has done.
Praise him, because his name is holy.
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Psalms 97
97
1The Lord reigns! Let the earth be glad, and distant lands be full of joy!
2He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.
3Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.
4His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth watches and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens proclaim his goodness; everyone sees his glory.
7All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.
8Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
9For you, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.
10You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.
11Light shines#97:11. Or “is sown.” on those who do good, giving joy to those who live right.
12Be happy in the Lord, you who do right, and thank him for his holy nature!
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