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
1The Lord reigns! Let the earth be glad, and distant lands be full of joy!
2He is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness; his throne is founded on justice and right.
3Flames proceed him, burning up his enemies on every side.
4His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth watches and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens proclaim his goodness; everyone sees his glory.
7All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.
8Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
9For you, Lord, are the highest of all, ruling over the whole earth; your position is far above any other god.
10You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.
11Light shines#97:11. Or “is sown.” on those who do good, giving joy to those who live right.
12Be happy in the Lord, you who do right, and thank him for his holy nature!
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