• Psalm 97

  • 1 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
  • 2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
  • 3 Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
  • 4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
  • 5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
  • 6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
  • 7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols— worship him, all you gods!
  • 8 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, Lord.
  • 9 For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
  • 10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
  • 11 Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
  • 12 Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.