Psalms 97
97
God Rules Over All
A psalm of David when his kingdom was established # 97 This inscription is from the Septuagint.
1Yahweh now reigns as King! Let everyone rejoice!
His rule extends everywhere, even to distant lands,
and the islands of the sea, let them all be glad.
2Clouds both dark and mysterious now surround him. # 97:2 See Deut. 4:11; 5:22.
His throne of glory rests upon
a foundation of righteousness and justice.
3All around him burns a blazing glory-fire consuming all his foes.
4When his lightning strikes, it lights up the world.
People are wide-eyed as they tremble and shake.
5Mountains melt away like wax in a fire
when the Lord of all the earth draws near.
6Heaven’s messengers preach righteousness, and
people everywhere see God’s glory in the sky!
7Shame covers all who boast in other gods, for they worship idols.
For all the supernatural powers once worshiped
the true and living God.
8But God’s Zion-people are content,
for they know and hear the truth.
The people of praise rejoice over all your judgments, O Lord!
9For you are King-God, the Most High God over all the earth.
You are exalted above every supernatural power!
10Listen, you lovers of God! Hate evil,
for God can keep you from wrong
and protect you from the power of wickedness.
11For he sows seeds of light within his devoted lovers,
and seeds of joy burst forth for the lovers of God!
12So be glad and continue to give him thanks,
for God’s holiness is seen in everything he does.
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97
The Majestic King
1The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice;
let the many coasts and islands be glad. # Ps 93:1; 96:10
2Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. # Dt 4:11; 5:20; Ps 18:11
3Fire goes before Him
and burns up His foes on every side. # Ps 18:8; 50:3
4His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles. # Ex 19:16; Ps 77:18
5The mountains melt like wax
at the presence of the Lord —
at the presence of the Lord of all the earth. # Neh 1:5; Mc 1:4
6The heavens proclaim His righteousness; # Ps 50:6
all the peoples see His glory. # Is 40:5; 66:18
7All who serve carved images,
those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. # Is 44:9,11; Jr 10:14; 50:2
All the gods # LXX, Syr read All His angels ; Heb 1:6 must worship Him. # Heb 1:6
8Zion hears and is glad,
and the towns # Lit daughters of Judah rejoice
because of Your judgments, Lord. # Ps 48:11; Zph 3:14
9For You, Lord,
are the Most High over all the earth;
You are exalted above all the gods. # 1Ch 16:25; Ps 95:3; 96:4
10You who love the Lord, hate evil! # Am 5:15
He protects the lives of His godly ones; # Ps 145:20
He rescues them from the power of the wicked. # Ps 37:40
11Light dawns # One Hb ms, LXX, some ancient versions read rises to shine ; Ps 112:4 # Lit Light is sown for the righteous,
gladness for the upright in heart. # Ps 112:4; Pr 4:18
12Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones,
and praise His holy name. # Or memory, of His holiness ; lit praise the mention # Ps 30:4; 32:11
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