97:1 The Lord is king. Let the earth rejoice; faraway lands should be glad.
97:2 Thick, dark clouds surround him. His kingdom is built on what is right and fair.
97:3 A fire goes before him and burns up his enemies all around.
97:4 His lightning lights up the world; when the people see it, they tremble.
97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
97:6 The heavens tell about his goodness, and all the people see his glory.
97:7 Those who worship idols should be ashamed; they brag about their gods. All the gods should worship the Lord.
97:8 When Jerusalem hears this, she is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice. They are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
97:9 You are the Lord Most High over all the earth; you are supreme over all gods.
97:10 People who love the Lord hate evil. The Lord watches over those who follow him and frees them from the power of the wicked.
97:11 Light shines on those who do right; joy belongs to those who are honest.
97:12 Rejoice in the Lord, you who do right. Praise his holy name.
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