PSALM 97

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The Lord Reigns

97:1 The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!

2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3 Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.

4 His lightnings light 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 the peoples see his glory.

7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!





8 Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O Lord .

9 For you, O Lord , are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.





10 O you who love the Lord , hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

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

12 Rejoice in the Lord , O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!

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