Psalms 97 / 150
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(The Lord Reigns)
The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;
let the many coastlands be glad!
- 2
Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
- 3
Fire goes before him
and burns up his adversaries all around.
- 4
His lightnings light up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.
- 5
The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
before the Lord of all the earth.
- 6
The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
and all the peoples see his glory.
- 7
All worshipers of images are put to shame,
who make their boast in worthless idols;
worship him, all you gods!
- 8
Zion hears and is glad,
and the daughters of Judah rejoice,
because of your judgments, O Lord.
- 9
For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods.
- 10
O you who love the Lord, hate evil!
He preserves the lives of his saints;
he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
- 11
Light is sown for the righteous,
and joy for the upright in heart.
- 12
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
and give thanks to his holy name!