Psalm 97

¹The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice; *let the multitude of the isles be glad.

²Clouds and darkness are round about him, *righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.

³A fire goes before him *and burns up his enemies on every side.

⁴His lightnings light up the world; *the earth sees it and is afraid.

⁵The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, *at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

⁶The heavens declare his righteousness, *and all the peoples see his glory.

⁷Confounded be all who worship carved images and delight in false gods! *Bow down before him, all you gods.

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

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

¹⁰The Lord loves those who hate evil; *he preserves the lives of his saints and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

¹¹Light has sprung up for the righteous, *and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted.

¹²Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, *and give thanks to his holy Name.