97:1 The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many
coastlands be glad!
97:2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness
and justice are the foundation of his throne.
97:3 Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every
side.
97:4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and
trembles.
97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord
of all the earth.
97:6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples
behold his glory.
97:7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, those who make
their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him.
97:8 Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice,
because of your judgments, O God.
97:9 For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are
exalted far above all gods.
97:10 The LORD loves those who hate evil; he guards the lives of
his faithful; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
97:11 Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in
heart.
