97:1 Jehovah reigneth; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.
97:1 The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands be glad.

97:2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
97:2 Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

97:3 A fire goeth before him, And burneth up his adversaries round about.
97:3 Fire goes before Him, And burns up His adversaries round about.

97:4 His lightnings lightened the world: The earth saw, and trembled.
97:4 His lightnings lit up the world; The earth saw and trembled.

97:5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
97:5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

97:6 The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.
97:6 The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples have seen His glory.

97:7 Let all them be put to shame that serve graven images, That boast themselves of idols: Worship him, all ye gods.
97:7 Let all those be ashamed who serve graven images, Who boast themselves of idols; Worship Him, all you gods.

97:8 Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.
97:8 Zion heard [this] and was glad, And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced Because of Thy judgments, O LORD.

97:9 For thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above all gods.
97:9 For Thou art the LORD Most High over all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods.

97:10 O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
97:10 Hate evil, you who love the LORD, Who preserves the souls of His godly ones; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

97:11 Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
97:11 Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.

97:12 Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial (name).
97:12 Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones; And give thanks to His holy name.