RSV Psalms 97 Chapter
97:1
The LORD reigns;let the earth rejoice;let the many coastlands be glad!
97:2
Clouds and thick darkness are round about him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
97:3
Fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries round about.
97:4
His lightnings lighten 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, who make their boast in worthless idols;all gods bow down before him.
97:8
Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of thy judgments, O God.
97:9
For thou, O LORD, art most high over all the earth;thou art exalted far above all gods.
97:10
The LORD loves those who hate evil;he preserves the lives of his saints;he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
97:11
Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
97:12
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!