Chapter 97
1 The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad.
2 Clouds and total darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him and burns up his foes on every side.
4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord — at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; all the peoples see his glory.
7 All who serve carved images, those who boast in worthless idols, will be put to shame. All the gods must worship him.
8 Zion hears and is glad, Judah’s villages rejoice because of your judgments, Lord .
9 For you, Lord , are the Most High over the whole earth; you are exalted above all the gods.
10 You who love the Lord , hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful ones; he rescues them from the power of the wicked.
11 Light dawns , for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart.
12 Be glad in the Lord , you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name. ,