Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 97
Let the Earth Rejoice
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;
let the distant shores be glad.Psa 93:1; Psa 99:1; Zec 9:10
Clouds and darkness surround Him;
righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.Rev 10:1; Psa 89:14
Fire goes before Him
and consumes His foes on every side.
His lightning illuminates the world;
the earth sees and trembles.Rev 4:5; Psa 77:16
The mountains melt like wax
at the presence of the LORD,
before the Lord of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim His righteousness;
all the peoples see His glory.Psa 19:1
All worshipers of images are put to shame —
those who boast in idols.
Worship Him, all you gods!Exo 20:4; Lev 26:1; Deu 5:8
Zion hears and rejoices,
and the towns of Judah exult
because of Your judgments, O LORD.
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth;
You are exalted far above all gods.Psa 135:5
Hate evil, O you who love the LORD!
He preserves the souls of His saints;
He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.Amo 5:15; Rom 12:9
Light shines97:11 One Hebrew manuscript, LXX, Syriac, and Vulgate; most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown on the righteous,
gladness on the upright in heart.2Sa 22:29; Job 18:5; Psa 112:4
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones,
and praise His holy name.Psa 32:11