Psalms 97:1
12 verses
- 1
Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!
- 2
Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
- 3
A fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries on every side.
- 4
His lightning lights up the world. The earth sees, and trembles.
- 5
The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Yahweh, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
- 6
The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.
- 7
Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!
- 8
Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced because of your judgments, Yahweh.
- 9
For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.
- 10
You who love Yahweh, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
- 11
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
- 12
Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.