Psalms 97
97
PSALM 97
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
1God reigneth, let the earth be glad,
and isles rejoice each one.
2Dark clouds him compass; and in right
with judgment dwells his throne.
3Fire goes before him,
and his foes it burns up round about:
4His lightnings lighten did the world; earth saw,
and shook throughout.
5Hills at the presence of the Lord,
like wax, did melt away;
Ev'n at the presence of the Lord
of all the earth, I say.
6The heav'ns declare his righteousness,
all men his glory see.
7All who serve graven images,
confounded let them be.
Who do of idols boast themselves,
let shame upon them fall:
Ye that are called gods, see that
ye do him worship all.
8Sion did hear, and joyful was,
glad Judah's daughters were;
They much rejoic'd, O Lord, because
thy judgments did appear.
9For thou, O Lord, art high above
all things on earth that are;
Above all other gods thou art
exalted very far.
10Hate ill, all ye that love the Lord:
his saints' souls keepeth he;
And from the hands of wicked men
he sets them safe and free.
11For all those that be righteous
sown is a joyful light,
And gladness sown is for all those
that are in heart upright.
12Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice;
express your thankfulness,
When ye into your memory
do call his holiness.
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Psalms 97
97
A Hymn About God’s Power
1The Lord is king. Let the earth rejoice.
Faraway lands should be glad.
2Thick, dark clouds surround him.
His kingdom is built on what is right and fair.
3A fire goes before him
and burns up his enemies all around.
4His lightning flashes in the sky.
When the people see it, they tremble.
5The mountains melt like wax before the Lord.
He is Lord of all the earth.
6The skies tell about his goodness.
And all the people see his glory.
7Those who worship idols should be ashamed.
They brag about their false gods.
All the gods should worship the Lord.
8When Jerusalem hears this, she is glad.
The towns of Judah rejoice.
They are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
9You are the Lord Most High over all the earth.
You are supreme over all gods.
10People who love the Lord should hate evil.
The Lord watches over those who follow him.
He frees them from the power of the wicked.
11Light shines on those who do right.
Joy belongs to those who are honest.
12Rejoice in the Lord, you who do right.
Praise his holy name.
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