Psalms 97
97
Psalm 97
1The Lord rules as king.
Let the earth rejoice.
Let all the islands be joyful.
2Clouds and darkness surround him.
Righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.
3Fire spreads ahead of him.
It burns his enemies who surround him.
4His flashes of lightning light up the world.
The earth sees them and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord,
in the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens tell about his righteousness,
and all the people of the world see his glory.
7Everyone who worships idols
and brags about false gods will be put to shame.
All the gods will bow to him.
8Zion hears about this and rejoices.
The people of Judah are delighted with your judgments, O Lord.
9You, O Lord, the Most High, are above the whole earth.
You are highest. You are above all the gods.
10Let those who love the Lord hate evil.
The one who guards the lives of his godly ones
will rescue them from the power of wicked people.
11Light dawns for righteous people #97:11 One Hebrew manuscript, Greek, Syriac, Latin; other Hebrew manuscripts “Light is planted for righteous people.”
and joy for those whose motives are decent.
12Find joy in the Lord, you righteous people.
Give thanks to him as you remember how holy he is.
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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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