97:1 | The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. |
97:2 | Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. |
97:3 | Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. |
97:4 | His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
97:5 | The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. |
97:6 | The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. |
97:7 | All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols--worship him, all you gods! |
97:8 | Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O LORD. |
97:9 | For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. |
97:10 | 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. |
97:11 | Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. |
97:12 | Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. |
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