Psalms - 97

1 - The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

2 - Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.

3 - A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.

4 - His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

5 - The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 - The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

7 - Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

8 - Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah - rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

9 - For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

10 - Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

11 - Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

12 - Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.