PsaΨαλμ PsalmsΨαλμοί, psalmψαλμός Book of PsalmsΨαλτήριον, psalmψαλμός 97

Let the Earth Rejoice

The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;

let the distant shores be glad.

Clouds and darkness surround Him;

righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

Fire goes before Him

and consumes His foes on every side.

His lightning illuminates the world;

the earth sees and trembles.

The mountains melt like wax

at the presence of the LORD,

before the Lord of all the earth.

The heavens proclaim His righteousness;

all the peoples see His glory.

All worshipers of images are put to shame —

those who boast in idols.

Worship Him, all you gods!

Zion hears and rejoices,

and the towns of Judah exult

because of Your judgments, O LORD.

For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth;

You are exalted far above all gods.

Hate evil, O you who love the LORD!

He preserves the souls of His saints;

He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Light shines(a)97:11 One Hebrew manuscript, LXX, Syriac, and Vulgate; most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown on the righteous,

gladness on the upright in heart.

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones,

and praise His holy name.