Psalms 97

¹The Lord is king. Let the earth rejoice.

Faraway lands should be glad.

²Thick, dark clouds surround him.

His kingdom is built on what is right and fair.

³A fire goes before him

and burns up his enemies all around.

⁴His lightning flashes in the sky.

When the people see it, they tremble.

⁵The mountains melt like wax before the Lord.

He is Lord of all the earth.

⁶The skies tell about his goodness.

And all the people see his glory.

⁷Those who worship idols should be ashamed.

They brag about their false gods.

All the gods should worship the Lord.

⁸When Jerusalem hears this, she is glad.

The towns of Judah rejoice.

They are happy because of your judgments, Lord.

⁹You are the Lord Most High over all the earth.

You are supreme over all gods.

¹⁰People who love the Lord should hate evil.

The Lord watches over those who follow him.

He frees them from the power of the wicked.

¹¹Light shines on those who do right.

Joy belongs to those who are honest.

¹²Rejoice in the Lord, you who do right.

Praise his holy name.