Psalms 97
97
PSALM 97
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
1God reigneth, let the earth be glad,
and isles rejoice each one.
2Dark clouds him compass; and in right
with judgment dwells his throne.
3Fire goes before him,
and his foes it burns up round about:
4His lightnings lighten did the world; earth saw,
and shook throughout.
5Hills at the presence of the Lord,
like wax, did melt away;
Ev'n at the presence of the Lord
of all the earth, I say.
6The heav'ns declare his righteousness,
all men his glory see.
7All who serve graven images,
confounded let them be.
Who do of idols boast themselves,
let shame upon them fall:
Ye that are called gods, see that
ye do him worship all.
8Sion did hear, and joyful was,
glad Judah's daughters were;
They much rejoic'd, O Lord, because
thy judgments did appear.
9For thou, O Lord, art high above
all things on earth that are;
Above all other gods thou art
exalted very far.
10Hate ill, all ye that love the Lord:
his saints' souls keepeth he;
And from the hands of wicked men
he sets them safe and free.
11For all those that be righteous
sown is a joyful light,
And gladness sown is for all those
that are in heart upright.
12Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice;
express your thankfulness,
When ye into your memory
do call his holiness.
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Psalms 97
97
1The Lord rules, and the earth is happy.
All the faraway lands are happy.
2Thick, dark clouds surround him.
Goodness and justice make his kingdom strong.
3Fire goes before him
and destroys his enemies.
4His lightning flashes in the sky.
The earth sees it and trembles with fear.
5The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6The skies tell about his goodness,
and the nations see his glory.
7People worship their idols.
They brag about their “gods.”
But they will be embarrassed.
And all their “gods” will bow down before the Lord.
8Zion, listen and be happy!
Cities of Judah, be glad!
Rejoice because the Lord’s decisions are fair.
9Lord Most High, you really are the ruler of the earth.
You are much better than the “gods.”
10Hate evil, you who love the Lord.
He protects his followers and saves them from evil people.
11Light and happiness shine on those
who want to do right.
12Good people, be happy in the Lord!
Praise his holy name!
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