Psalms 97
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Psalms 97
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The Lord is King, let the earth have joy; let all the sea-lands be glad. | Jehovah reigneth; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad. |
Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging. | Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. |
Fire goes before him, burning up all those who are against him round about. | A fire goeth before him, And burneth up his adversaries round about. |
His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear. | His lightnings lightened the world: The earth saw, and trembled. |
The mountains became like wax at the coming of the Lord, at the coming of the Lord of all the earth. | The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. |
The heavens gave out the news of his righteousness, and all the people saw his glory. | The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory. |
Shamed be all those who give worship to images, and take pride in false gods; give him worship, all you gods. | Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods. |
Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord. | Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah. |
For you, Lord, are most high over the earth; you are lifted up over all other gods. | For thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above all gods. |
You who are lovers of the Lord, be haters of evil; he keeps the souls of his saints; he takes them out of the hand of sinners. | O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. |
Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy. | Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart. |
Be glad in the Lord, you upright men; praising the memory of his holy name. | Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial [name]. Psalm 98 A Psalm. |