Psalms — Chapter 97

1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.

2Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3A fire goeth before him, And burneth up his adversaries round about.

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

5The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.

7Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.

8Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.

9For thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above all gods.

10O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

12Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial [name]. Psalm 98 A Psalm.

1The Lord reigns. Let the earth be happy. Let the many coastlands rejoice.

2Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies.

4His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.

5The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of the whole earth.

6The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor.

7All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him.

8Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O Lord.

9For you, O Lord, are the Most High over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods.

10You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.

11The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.

12You godly ones, rejoice in the Lord. Give thanks to his holy name.

1Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

2Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.

4His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.

5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.

7Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!

8Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, Yahweh.

9For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.

10You who love Yahweh, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

12Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.