97:1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.

97:2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

97:3 Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.

97:4 His lightning lights 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.

97:6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.

97:7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols--worship him, all you gods!

97:8 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O LORD.

97:9 For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

97:10 Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

97:11 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.

97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.