NRSV Psalms 97 Chapter
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.
97:12
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!