Psalms 97

Psalm 97 ESV

1The majesty of God's kingdom. 8The church rejoiceth at God's judgments against idolaters, and his universal sovereignty. 10An exhortation to godliness and joy in the Lord.
1 1The Lord reigns, 2let the earth rejoice; let the many 3coastlands be glad!
2 1Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; 2righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 1Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.
4 His 1lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and 2trembles.
5 The mountains 1melt like 2wax before the Lord, before 3the Lord of all the earth.
6 1The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all 2the peoples see his glory.
7 All worshipers of images are 1put to shame, who make their boast in 2worthless idols; 3worship him, all you gods!
8 Zion hears and 1is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O Lord.
9 For you, O Lord, are 1most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above 2all gods.
10 O you who love the Lord, 1hate evil! He 2preserves the lives of his 3saints; he 4delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11 1Light 2is sowna for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
12 1Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and 2give thanks to his holy name!
Psalms 97

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