The Psalms

chapter 97


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verse #1

Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!


verse #2

Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.


verse #3

A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.


verse #4

His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.


verse #5

The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.


verse #6

The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.


verse #7

Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!


verse #8

Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh.


verse #9

For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.


verse #10

You who love Yahweh, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.


verse #11

Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.


verse #12

Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.

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