97:1 The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
97:1 The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!

97:2 Clouds and thick darkness are round about him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
97:2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

97:3 Fire goes before him, and burns up his adversaries round about.
97:3 Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side.

97:4 His lightnings lighten the world; the earth sees and trembles.
97:4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.

97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
97:5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

97:6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory.
97:6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory.

97:7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him.
97:7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, those who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him.

97:8 Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of thy judgments, O God.
97:8 Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O God.

97:9 For thou, O LORD, art most high over all the earth; thou art exalted far above all gods.
97:9 For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

97:10 The LORD loves those who hate evil; he preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
97:10 The LORD loves those who hate evil; he guards the lives of his faithful; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.

97:11 Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
97:11 Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!
97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!