97:1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad [thereof].
97:1 The LORD reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!
97:2 Clouds and darkness [are] round about him: righteousness and judgment [are] the habitation of his throne.
97:2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
97:3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
97:3 A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about.
97:4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
97:4 His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles.
97:5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
97:5 The mountains melt 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 people see his glory.
97:6 The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.
97:7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all [ye] gods.
97:7 Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast 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 LORD.
97:8 Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O LORD.
97:9 For thou, LORD, [art] high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
97:9 For You, LORD, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
97:10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
97:10 You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of 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 for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.
97:1 The LORD reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!
97:2 Clouds and darkness [are] round about him: righteousness and judgment [are] the habitation of his throne.
97:2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
97:3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
97:3 A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about.
97:4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
97:4 His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles.
97:5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
97:5 The mountains melt 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 people see his glory.
97:6 The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.
97:7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all [ye] gods.
97:7 Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast 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 LORD.
97:8 Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O LORD.
97:9 For thou, LORD, [art] high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
97:9 For You, LORD, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
97:10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
97:10 You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of 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 for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.