Psalms 97

1Yahweh reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad.

2Clouds and thick darkness are around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.

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

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

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

7Let all who serve carved images be put to shame, those who boast in idols; bow down to him, all gods.

8Zion heard and rejoiced, and the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O Yahweh.

9For you, O Yahweh, are Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

10You who love Yahweh, hate evil. He guards the lives of his faithful ones; from the hand of the wicked he delivers them.

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

12Rejoice in Yahweh, you righteous ones, and give thanks in remembrance of his holiness.