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Psalm 97

The Lord rules as king! [ a ]

97 The Lord rules as king!
Everyone on earth should be happy!
The people who live on the shore of the seas
should sing with joy!
2 Dark clouds are all round the Lord .
He rules with justice,
and he is fair to everyone.
3 Fire goes in front of him.
It burns up his enemies on every side.
4 His lightning lights up the whole world.
The earth sees it and it shakes with fear.
5 The mountains melt like butter
in front of the Lord ,
when they see the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The sky itself tells us that he is righteous
People from every nation see his glory.
7 Everyone who worships idols should be ashamed.
They should not boast about useless idols!
All gods like that will fall down in front of the Lord .
8 When Zion's people hear about it,
they will be happy.
Yes, the people of Judah will be very happy!
They will be happy, Lord ,
because you bring justice.
9 You, Lord , are the Most High God
who rules over all the earth.
You are much greater than any other god! [ b ]
10 If you love the Lord ,
then hate anything that is evil.
The Lord protects the lives of those who serve him.
He keeps them safe from the power of wicked people.
11 God's light shines on righteous people.
Good, honest people will be very happy.
12 All you righteous people,
be happy because of what the Lord has done.
Thank him because he is holy.

Footnotes

  1. 97:1 This is another Royal Psalm. It tells us what happens when everybody sees that God is king. He punishes those people who do bad things. He rescues his people when they are in trouble.
  2. 97:9 Nations all round Judah had their own gods. Often they used wood, metal or stone to make idols which they worshipped. When God appears, everyone will know that he is the only true God. The Lord God is the Most High God, the God who lives for ever.

97 The Lord rules, and the earth is happy.
All the faraway lands are happy.
2 Thick, dark clouds surround him.
Goodness and justice make his kingdom strong.
3 Fire goes before him
and destroys his enemies.
4 His lightning flashes in the sky.
The earth sees it and trembles with fear.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord ,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The skies tell about his goodness,
and the nations see his glory.

7 People worship their idols.
They brag about their “gods.”
But they will be embarrassed.
And all their “gods” will bow down before the Lord.
8 Zion, listen and be happy!
Cities of Judah, be glad!
Rejoice because the Lord ’s decisions are fair.
9 Lord Most High, you really are the ruler of the earth.
You are much better than the “gods.”
10 Hate evil, you who love the Lord .
He protects his followers and saves them from evil people.
11 Light and happiness shine on those
who want to do right.
12 Good people, be happy in the Lord !
Praise his holy name!

97 The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.

3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.

4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord , at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

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

7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord .

9 For thou, Lord , art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

10 Ye that love the Lord , hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

12 Rejoice in the Lord , ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

The Lord ’ s Power and Dominion.

97 ( A ) The Lord [ a ] reigns, may the ( B ) earth rejoice;
May the many [ b ] ( C ) islands be joyful.
2 ( D ) Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
( E ) Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
3 ( F ) Fire goes before Him
And ( G ) burns up His enemies all around.
4 His ( H ) lightning lit up the world;
The earth saw it and ( I ) trembled.
5 The mountains ( J ) melted like wax at the presence of the Lord ,
At the presence of the ( K ) Lord of the whole earth.
6 The ( L ) heavens declare His righteousness,
And ( M ) all the peoples have seen His glory.

7 May all those be ashamed who serve ( N ) carved images,
Who boast in ( O ) idols;
[ c ] ( P ) Worship Him, all you [ d ] gods.
8 Zion [ e ] heard this and ( Q ) was joyful,
And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced
Because of Your judgments, Lord .
9 For You are the Lord ( R ) Most High over all the earth;
You are exalted far ( S ) above all [ f ] gods.

10 ( T ) Hate evil, you who love the Lord ,
Who ( U ) watches over the souls of His godly ones;
He ( V ) saves them from the hand of the wicked.
11 ( W ) Light is sown like seed for the righteous,
And ( X ) gladness for the upright in heart.
12 Be ( Y ) joyful in the Lord , you righteous ones,
And ( Z ) praise [ g ] the mention of His holy name.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 97:1 Or has assumed Kingship
  2. Psalm 97:1 Or coastlands
  3. Psalm 97:7 Or All the gods have worshiped Him
  4. Psalm 97:7 Or supernatural powers
  5. Psalm 97:8 Or possibly hears and is glad
  6. Psalm 97:9 Or supernatural powers
  7. Psalm 97:12 Lit for the memory of His holiness

Psalm 97

1 The Lord reigns, ( A ) let the earth be glad; ( B )
let the distant shores ( C ) rejoice.
2 Clouds ( D ) and thick darkness ( E ) surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. ( F )
3 Fire ( G ) goes before ( H ) him
and consumes ( I ) his foes on every side.
4 His lightning ( J ) lights up the world;
the earth ( K ) sees and trembles. ( L )
5 The mountains melt ( M ) like wax ( N ) before the Lord ,
before the Lord of all the earth. ( O )
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, ( P )
and all peoples see his glory. ( Q )

7 All who worship images ( R ) are put to shame, ( S )
those who boast in idols ( T ) —
worship him, ( U ) all you gods! ( V )

8 Zion hears and rejoices
and the villages of Judah are glad ( W )
because of your judgments, ( X ) Lord .
9 For you, Lord , are the Most High ( Y ) over all the earth; ( Z )
you are exalted ( AA ) far above all gods.
10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil, ( AB )
for he guards ( AC ) the lives of his faithful ones ( AD )
and delivers ( AE ) them from the hand of the wicked. ( AF )
11 Light shines [ a ] ( AG ) on the righteous ( AH )
and joy on the upright in heart. ( AI )
12 Rejoice in the Lord , ( AJ ) you who are righteous,
and praise his holy name. ( AK )

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 97:11 One Hebrew manuscript and ancient versions (see also 112:4); most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown
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