Psalm 97
The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice
: let the multitude of islands be glad.
Clouds and darkness are round about him
: righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Fire goes before him
: and burns up his enemies on every side.
His lightnings light the world
: the earth sees it and quakes.
The mountains melt like wax before his face
: from before the face of the Lord of all the earth.
The heavens have proclaimed his righteousness
: and all peoples have seen his glory.
They are ashamed,
all those who serve idols and glory in mere nothings
: all gods bow down before him.
Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced
: because of your judgements, O God.
For you, Lord, are most high over all the earth
: you are exalted far above all gods.
The Lord loves those that hate evil
: the Lord guards the life of the faithful,
and delivers them from the hand of the ungodly.
Light dawns for the righteous
: and joy for the true of heart.
Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous
: and give thanks to his holy name.