Psalm, 97

¹ Jehovah has become King! Let the earth be joyful. Let the many islands rejoice.

² Clouds and thick gloom are all around him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

³ Fire goes before him And consumes his adversaries on every side.

⁴ His lightning bolts light up the land; The earth sees it and trembles.

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

⁶ The heavens proclaim his righteousness, And all the peoples see his glory.

⁷ Let all those serving any carved image be put to shame, Those who boast about their worthless gods. Bow down to^*1 him, all you gods.

⁸ Zion hears and rejoices; The towns^*1 of Judah are joyful Because of your judgments, O Jehovah.

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

¹⁰ O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives^*1 of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand^*2 of the wicked.

¹¹ Light has flashed up for the righteous And rejoicing for those upright in heart.

¹² Rejoice in Jehovah, you righteous ones, And give thanks to his holy name.^*1