1 The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! May many islands be glad! ISV — Psalm 97:1
2 Thick clouds are all around him; righteousness and justice are his throne’s foundation. ISV — Psalm 97:2
3 Fire goes out from his presence to consume his enemies on every side. ISV — Psalm 97:3
4 His lightning bolts light the world; the earth sees and shakes. ISV — Psalm 97:4
5 Mountains melt like wax in the LORD’s presence— In the presence of the LORD of all the earth. ISV — Psalm 97:5
6 The heavens declare his righteousness so that all the nations see his glory. ISV — Psalm 97:6
7 All who serve carved images— and those who praise idols—will be humiliated. Worship him, all you “gods”! ISV — Psalm 97:7
8 Zion hears and rejoices; the towns a97:8 Lit. daughters of Judah rejoice on account of your justice, LORD. ISV — Psalm 97:8
9 For you, LORD, are the Most High above all the earth; you are exalted high above all divine beings. b97:9 Or all gods ISV — Psalm 97:9
10 Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He guards the lives of those who love him, c97:10 Or his saints delivering them from domination by d97:10 Lit. from the hand of the wicked. ISV — Psalm 97:10
11 Light shines on the righteous; gladness on the morally upright. e97:11 Lit. the upright of heart ISV — Psalm 97:11
12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones! Give thanks at the mention of his holiness! ISV — Psalm 97:12