Psalm 97 - The Glory of God’s Reign

The Lord is king! 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 consumes his adversaries on every side. 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 behold his glory. 7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, those who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him. 8 Zion hears and is glad, and the towns[a] of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O God. 9 For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

10 The Lord loves those who hate[b] evil; he guards the lives of his faithful; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked. 11 Light dawns[c] 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!

Footnotes

a. Psalm 97:8 Heb daughters

b. Psalm 97:10 Cn: Heb You who love the Lord hate

c. Psalm 97:11 Gk Syr Jerome: Heb is sown

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