Psalms - Chapter 97 | Good News Translation

  • 1. The LORD is king! Earth, be glad! Rejoice, you islands of the seas!
  • 2. Clouds and darkness surround him; he rules with righteousness and justice.
  • 3. Fire goes in front of him and burns up his enemies around him.
  • 4. His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees it and trembles.
  • 5. The hills melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
  • 6. The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the nations see his glory.
  • 7. Everyone who worships idols is put to shame; all the gods bow down before the LORD.
  • 8. The people of Zion are glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O LORD.
  • 9. LORD Almighty, you are ruler of all the earth; you are much greater than all the gods.
  • 10. The LORD loves those who hate evil; he protects the lives of his people; he rescues them from the power of the wicked.
  • 11. Light shines on the righteous, and gladness on the good.
  • 12. All 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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