Chapter 97
Psalms
Verse 1The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;let the many coastlands be glad!Verse 2Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.Verse 3Fire goes before himand burns up his adversaries all around.Verse 4His lightnings light up the world;the earth sees and trembles.Verse 5The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,before the Lord of all the earth.Verse 6The heavens proclaim his righteousness,and all the peoples see his glory.Verse 7All worshipers of images are put to shame,who make their boast in worthless idols;worship him, all you gods!Verse 8Zion hears and is glad,and the daughters of Judah rejoice,because of your judgments, O LORD.Verse 9For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth;you are exalted far above all gods.Verse 10O you who love the LORD, hate evil!He preserves the lives of his saints;he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.Verse 11Light is sown for the righteous,and joy for the upright in heart.Verse 12Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous,and give thanks to his holy name!
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