Psalms 97
97
God the Supreme Ruler
1The LORD is king! Earth, be glad!
Rejoice, you islands of the seas!
2Clouds and darkness surround him;
he rules with righteousness and justice.
3Fire goes in front of him
and burns up his enemies round him.
4His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees it and trembles.
5The hills melt like wax before the LORD,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
and all the nations see his glory.
7Everyone who worships idols is put to shame;
all the gods bow down#97.7 all the gods bow down; or bow down, all gods. before the LORD.
8The people of Zion are glad,
and the cities of Judah rejoice
because of your judgements, O LORD.
9 LORD Almighty, you are ruler of all the earth;
you are much greater than all the gods.
10The LORD loves those who hate evil;#97.10 Probable text The LORD loves those who hate evil; Hebrew Hate evil, you who love the LORD.
he protects the lives of his people;
he rescues them from the power of the wicked.
11Light shines on the righteous,
and gladness on the good.
12All you that are righteous be glad
because of what the LORD has done!
Remember what the holy God has done,
and give thanks to him.
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Good News Bible with Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha. Scripture taken from the Good News Bible (r) (Today's English Version Second Edition, UK/British Edition). Copyright © 1992 British & Foreign Bible Society. Used by permission.
Tehillim (Psa) 97
97
1Adonai is king, let the earth rejoice,
let the many coasts and islands be glad.
2Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3Fire goes before him,
setting ablaze his foes on every side.
4His flashes of lightning light up the world;
the earth sees it and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Adonai,
at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens declare his righteousness,
and all the peoples see his glory.
7All who worship images will be put to shame,
those who make their boast in worthless idols.
Bow down to him, all you gods!
8Tziyon hears and is glad, Adonai;
the daughters of Y’hudah rejoice at your rulings.
9For you, Adonai, most high over all the earth,
you are exalted far above all gods.
10You who love Adonai, hate evil!
He keeps his faithful servants safe.
He rescues them from the power of the wicked.
11Light is sown for the righteous
and joy for the upright in heart.
12Rejoice in Adonai, you righteous;
and give thanks on recalling his holiness.
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